The Blues must draw upon their Stamford Bridge dominance to see them through a tricky patch and ensure they supersede their London rivals in the hunt for a top three finish.Laura Hunter Leicester undone again by corner problems Leicester have conceded 14 goals from corners in the Premier League this season, the most of any side, and it once again led to their downfall at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Costa was furious and partook in several interviews where he claimed he had been treated like a dog.
The R's will always score goals, but if they tighten things up defensively nothing is off the cards.
In fact, since Ranieri took charge their average of 2.5 goals conceded per-match is the second-worst defensive record across all of Europe's top five leagues, with only Bundesliga basement boys SpVgg Greuther Fürth posting a leakier return (3.00).
Any fears the switch in line-up would disrupt the visitors were quashed emphatically inside the opening 10 minutes when the Bees could have been three goals up.
He's a penalty area poacher and you need a little bit more than that as the striker in Arteta's system, especially when you are playing through the middle on your own.
It is even more difficult if you have to earn a certain result, if you need to win with a minimum of two goals or better or maybe a three-goal difference. That makes it almost impossible and very, very difficult, but still it is worth trying.
I wasn't in that place in my life, I wanted to take on something inspiring and caught me, and Newcastle immediately grabbed me, and I don't look at it as daunting in any way, I look at it the other way and see the positives.
It's important to support the players, to listen to the players, Berhalter said. I'm always here to help them and to have a conversation.
And if Watford keep defending as resolutely as this in the remainder of the campaign, then they have ever chance of beating the odds, and the drop.
If only I did this or this'. You look at yourself first and foremost when you have a result like this and a period like this.
We still have quite a few things we can get better at but a clean sheet was important today and we worked together.
Traore, a one-time wonderkid at Chelsea, made his international debut way back in 2011—at the tender age of 15—and while he hasn’t quite reached the heights once expected of him, he’s been the Stallions’ talisman at the Nations Cup and continues to be their most prominent player.
Jurgen Klopp says he knows Mohamed Salah wants to stay at Liverpool, insisting contract negotiations with the Egyptian are in a good place.
View from the groundSky Sports' Charlotte Marsh from Selhurst Park: With the new year just a few weeks away, Conor Gallagher can look back on a breakout 2021.
I thought the Hammers lacked imagination and were second best for large periods in the 2-2 draw with Leicester and the same could be said in the edgy 1-0 win over Watford as the workload on Michail Antonio's shoulders looks to be taking its toll.
A mesmerising display from a midfielder who is the best player on the pitch every time I see him play.
Against Atalanta, Solskjaer elected to drop Pogba and revert to a midfield pairing of Fred and Scott McTominay.
After the first game, he told me that they are a team that works hard, complete, in which he will feel comfortable and will have the chance to play with high-performance players.
We have to live this situation with great enthusiasm, and today was a good draw. Top-four race 'a pillow fight' compared to heavyweight title battleSky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp: The performance wasn't good enough.
Bayern Munich got back to winning ways in the Bundesliga as Julian Nagelsmann’s side secured a 4-1 victory over Bavarian neighbours Greuther Furth to go nine points clear at the top of the table.
P+L = +43 2pts on Arsenal +2 handicap, under 3.5 goals and under 50 match booking pts (100/30 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)With Arsenal coming in the fresher team too having not played since Boxing Day, the case for their fixture with Man City to be competitive is a strong one.
England's World Cup qualifying campaign ends with a game in San Marino on November 15. The interesting question is how long does he want to remain England manager?
One of the big things why Liverpool have had so much success under Jurgen Klopp is because they get their recruitment right.
Only one month. In this moment, for sure, we have many situations to solve, Conte said. Hugo is the captain of this team, captain of France, we're talking about a top goalkeeper.
They will be given a password which will allow them to look at all Chelsea's financial data including player contracts.
We tried in the beginning to be brave and play well. We concede in the first 15 minutes with their first chance.
It was a game they would have expected to win and they saw out the game with discipline in the second half.
That is how I feel today. That is what I can say to you today. I can't say anything else. That is how I feel right now.
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Wolves' Molineux stadium suffered considerable damage after a fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Obafemi was at the centre of the action and his collision with O'Leary ended with the Bristol City goalkeeper limping off to be replaced by Daniel Bentley.
Tanguy Ndombele has proved to be just as costly for Tottenham, with the north London giants finally moving their record signing out on loan to former employers Lyon on January deadline day.
From an early age he was earmarked as a top prospect, and if there was any doubt as to how highly he is regarded, that was put to bed when he was rewarded with a new long-term deal in March 2021, which will keep him with the Red Devils until the summer of 2024.
There are other danger points on Monday when the seemingly invincible Danes come to town. Clarke needs a point but he also needs to avoid any of his players picking up a yellow card that would keep them out of the play-off semi-final.
Defenders: Collins Fai (Standard Liege, Belgium), Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union, USA), Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Gent, Belgium), JC Castelletto (Nantes, France), Harold Moukoudi (St Etienne, France), Enzo Ebosse (Angers, France), Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo (Montpellier, France), Jerome Onguene (Red Bull Salzburg, Austria), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders, USA).
Preston and Huddersfield extended their unbeaten runs as they contested an entertaining 0-0 draw. Archer then tested Nicholls with a quickfire shot on the turn.
Neil Tovey lifted the 1996 Afcon trophy with Nelson Mandela, the man who made it possible, alongside him
Barcelona are already putting together a summer transfer plan to complete president Joan Laporta’s “dream” signing: Erling Haaland. The club’s “number one objective” is to sign a striker and have made the 21-year-old their priority. The Borussia Dortmund talisman’s €75-million release clause becomes active this summer, and this is being viewed as a cut-price fee for a player of his quality. Barca are aware that if they miss out on Haaland, they will have to pay a premium fee for a striker elsewhere. The Catalan club will aim to target free transfers elsewhere in the summer market to save their finances for Haaland. Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen are being viewed as cheap options as they are available for free when their contracts expire at Stamford Bridge.
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After enduring over a year of restrictions across society, victory would unleash the ultimate party.
He has lost in the final of two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and misses a World Cup at the peak of his powers.
