They are extremely consistent - far more so than most of the teams immediately around them. It has helped to keep them in the top half since August and put them right in the race for European football. For a promoted team not only is that consistency outstanding, it is also quite unusual. I take my hat off to them.
Alonso also got on the scoresheet and the key for Chelsea here was that they actually scored while dominating the game and possession, a knack that has eluded them on so many occasions this season. Lampard celebrated jubilantly at the final whistle, completing a double over Spurs and Mourinho this season - and he can now plot the future with Chelsea remaining in control of their own destiny in pursuit of a place in next season's Champions League.
England winger Jadon Sancho is "very happy" at Borussia Dortmund, says the German club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke. The 19-year-old has scored 14 goals and assisted another 14 this season, and has been linked to a number of Premier League clubs. I think he has the feeling that the club does have a good future," Watzke told BBC Sport. In my opinion, I don't think he wants to leave. Sancho was 17 when he left Manchester City for Dortmund on the last day of the 2017 summer transfer window, costing the Bundesliga side about £10m.
Never again will we complain about the dull goalless draw. We may report it as such but it will no longer be a chore. And even VAR, the cause of so much consternation and comment, may be just be greeted like an old friend rather than a needless, inconvenient intruder on the old order. Absence will have made the heart grow fonder, even for the things we did not care for before, including the inevitable "what game are you watching?" messages after even the most innocuous of observations.
West Ham have won only three of 11 home games this season and Moyes said only positive results will lift the mood. I understand lots of things at the club but the best thing I would like to do is give them a team, one they can be proud of," he said. I want the fans to stay right behind the players. I think the football manager can ease any of the burdens on the owners by their team's performance.
Aubameyang’s goal was well taken and he picked up an assist for good measure as he continues to be more than productive for the Gunners this season. MAN OF THE MATCH Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal): Martinelli looked like a seasoned pro on the left wing. He played with full confidence and fully deserved his goal on the hour mark which proved pivotal in the context of the game.
Breda and Jong Ajax will face each other in the upcoming match in the Eerste Divisie. Breda this season have the following results: 7W, 3D and 4L. Meanwhile Jong Ajax have 8W, 2D and 4L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Nordsjaelland welcomes Randers in Denmark Super League round 17 at Right to Dream Park in Farum. This game is more as important for both teams, The host needed a win here to join the Champions Group while the visitors must not lose here to be able to remain in Championship Group position where they are presently but just 3 points separates both teams. Host are 9th in the league with 21 points from 16 matches scoring 27 goals against 27, while the visitors are in 6th position with 24 points from 16 matches, scoring 28 goals against 23. It will be explosive here with more than 2 goals.
I worry for Brighton, who are the only top-flight team without a league win this year and have got a tricky run-in too. They draw a lot of games, but can they pick up enough points that way to claw themselves to safety?Lawro's prediction: 0-2Al's prediction: I see this as being a much more comfortable afternoon for Arsenal. West Ham v Wolves (17:30 BST)There is often a negative vibe at London Stadium so it is possible that an absence of fans will not hurt West Ham's chances as much as it might do to other sides.
With that in mind, we're going for a 1-1 draw this Sunday, which has been the outcome in three of the last six encounters. Barca have netted in five of their seven La Liga matches on the road with the same applying to five of Atleti's seven outings at home, so a 1-1 scoreline appeals alongside a main wager on under 2.5 goals.
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Mattersburg and Altach will face each other in the upcoming match in the Austrian Bundesliga. Mattersburg this season have the following results: 5W, 2D and 12L. Meanwhile Altach have 6W, 2D and 11L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
They are third in the group and take on Slavia Prague who are bottom of the table. Dortmund are behind second placed Inter Milan on goal difference and even a win in this game might not see them qualify. Inter have to host Barcelona (already group winners) so the Germans will hope they might struggle in that match.
In 2012, he was given a 14-month-driving ban after pleading guilty to drink-driving following a motorway crash. I was on my own, which is not the best place when you're down. Isolating yourself, that's where the illness wants you," Merson said. On Monday, I'll have been a year sober. I keep my life to one day at a time. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by any issues raised in this story, help and support is available at BBC Action Line.
Brighton extend Potter contract Brighton & Hove Albion have extended manager Graham Potter's contract by two years, which will see him stay at the club until 2025, the Premier League side said on Tuesday. Potter, who arrived from Swansea City and replaced Chris Hughton at Brighton in the close season, has reinvigorated the club that barely survived relegation last season.
United's January signing Odion Ighalo has scored three times so far but has yet to score in the league. United are unbeaten in their last five league matches (W3 D2) while Spurs are winless in their last three (D1 L2). Monday, March 16 Everton v Liverpool (2000) *League leaders Liverpool have won 19 of their last 20 league matches.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Real Valladolid 0, Barcelona 1. Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Junior Firpo (Barcelona). Posted at 90'+4' Javi Moyano (Real Valladolid) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 90'+3' Nélson Semedo (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+3' Foul by Kike Pérez (Real Valladolid). Posted at 90'+2' Attempt saved. Sandro Ramírez (Real Valladolid) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner.
In the end, we’re expecting a fairly comfortable win for the visitors. Manchester City have averaged 2.7 goals per Premier League away game this season and two of their six trips away to bottom half sides have ended 3-1, so we’re backing a 3-1 correct score prediction here.
While Arsenal started brightly, familiar defensive failings resurfaced as Teemu Pukki ended his eight-game goal drought with a shot that deflected off Shkodran Mustafi. The hosts' lead only lasted eight minutes though, with Christoph Zimmermann penalised for handball and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levelling for the visitors with a retaken penalty, after four Norwich players had encroached when his original effort was saved by Tim Krul.
Only one team has scored in four of the last six matches between these teams. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in six of Alanyaspor's last seven games. Turkish Super Lig leaders Trabzonspor travel to take on Alanyaspor for a league clash on Monday night. Ahead of title rivals Besiktas on goal difference, Trabzonspor know that the championship will be decided by the tightest of margins.
Paper Round’s view: West Ham were prevented from bringing Marko Arnautovic back from the Chinese Super League in part due to the coronavirus spreading across the world, which means that getting Bowen down from the North East was an easier deal. They need goals to come desperately quickly or they may struggle to stay up for next season.
The Mariners have received a welcome shot of confidence as they are undefeated in their last four league matches and have even won their last two. However, it is noticeable that those wins have come in no small part thanks to keeping a clean sheet, and the fact that they have failed to score more than once in each of their last 13 matches shows you just how essential it is for them to keep the opposition out at the other end.
Abha is doing the best job in the first league from the newly promoted clubs they are safe from relegation with 23 points, 7 points more than the bottom 4 clubs, this even though they lost two games in a row at home last one a difficult one against the league leaders from Al-Hilal in which they did score to their credit and lost 2-1 in the end. But back in the start of this season they won 2-1 away from home at Al Wahda.
What I can say is that our confidence is at its highest, we're happy with the way we've played and reacted to the outside noise. Yep, this is fine! Real Madrid also crash out Odegaard in rete al Bernabeu in Real Madrid-Real Sociedad - Copa del ReyGetty Images The only saving grace for Barcelona was that their eternal rivals Real Madrid suffered an even more humiliating evening in the Copa del Rey.
Neal Maupay's opener for Brighton was the first goal Crystal Palace conceded in 329 minutes of Premier League action. Maupay has scored in each of his past three Premier League appearances, as many as his previous 13 in the division. He is only the second player to score for the Seagulls in three consecutive Premier League games, after Glenn Murray in November 2017. Pascal Gross has provided 14 assists in the Premier League for Brighton, twice as many as any other player for the club.
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Posted at 57' Foul by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool). Posted at 57' Patrick van Aanholt (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 55' Attempt missed. Luka Milivojevic (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jordan Ayew following a set piece situation. BookingPosted at 54' Fabinho (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
It would be a calculated gamble, though, as if they are unsuccessful a full non-expedited hearing may not take place until after the Champions League cycle is underway," he said. Given CAS's normal timeframe for scheduling hearings, City's case might not be heard until early next year, although waiting times for hearings vary.
That he was 'honoured' Ronaldo spoke to himBefore De Ligt joined Juve he was also linked with Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. And there was speculation Cristiano Ronaldo had convinced him to move to Turin with whispered words after the Netherlands played Portugal in June 2019. That's not the reason," said De Ligt. I had a lot of time to choose between the clubs that I could join and when I put everything on paper, Juventus was the best choice.
Belarussian Top league. Team Vitebsk will play at home with famous team BATE. Hosts did 4 draws at the last 4 games played. Guests did 8 wins at the last 8 games played. BATE are favorites here. But every streak has a finish. Vitebsk did a win here with team Dynamo Brest . So, they have a good experience with strong teams . Also, Vitebsk did a draw here with another famous team Shakhtyor Soligorsk . Those games were in this year. My bet on Vitebsk with AH ( 0 ) . Odds are so good to try hosts here. I recommend to check this way !
Hamburg vs Heidenheim predictions for this weekend's German Bundesliga 2. Hamburg look to continue their home unbeaten record this season when they take on Heidenheim at the Volksparkstadion on Friday. Read on for our free Bundesliga 2 betting tips and match preview.
Lennon's side had to grind out large spells of the second half, but he will be frustrated his team only went into half-time just one goal to the good as Edouard had two one-on-one efforts saved by Karl-Johan Johnsson. Reaction & as it happenedEarly blitz fails to offer killer finish for CelticFirst impressions can be so deceptive. It took all of 25 seconds in the Parken Stadium for the apparent direction of travel to be established in this match and arguably the tie.
Lawro's prediction: 3-0Sonny's prediction: 4-0 Tottenham v BournemouthJose's back: played two and won two, and I can see Tottenham's revival continuing this weekend. It is a different voice in the changing room and on the training pitch and I can see Spurs going on a run now. I also can't recall Bournemouth going to too many of the top six and getting a result so I think Tottenham will win this one.
Santa Clara will be meeting today with the away team port and this game we have given the home team to lose this game as looking at the last meeting between this two teams the home team have not won many times as compared to the away team and so making us to be very sure with this prediction
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The Cottagers make the trip to the Etihad in the hopes of pulling off what would be an upset for the ages. Fulham had three opportunities to beat City last season (twice in the league, once in the league cup) and failed to take any of them. City eased to comfortable clean-sheeted wins over their soon-to-be relegated opponents.
With their two-goal lead having turned into a one-goal deficit Blackpool could have buckled but Armand Gnanduillet got them back on level terms with 15 minutes to go and, just as in the other game, there was to be late, late drama. Jordan Cook's attempted clearance hit goalkeeper Scott Moore and went in to level the game at 3-3 and give Blackpool victory - also in the 95th minute and also 6-5 on aggregate.
He is the third Arsenal player to suffer an injury since the restart, with defender Pablo Mari and midfielder Granit Xhaka both carried off against City. Maupay's challenge prompted an angry reaction from some of the Gunners team, but Arteta refused to blame the Frenchman for the injury. I think it was very unfortunate," added Arteta. I don't think he wanted to hurt him, but it is not looking good [for Leno].
