They were immediately more threatening, with Burrows testing Nicholls and Sammie Szmodics firing wide from the edge of the box, but the opening goal eventually arrived at the other end courtesy of Ward.
Christoph Zimmermann remains out following ankle surgery last month, while fellow defender Grant Hanley has recently been struggling with a groin problem.
Having got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at QPR on Monday, Scott Parker's men knew they could seize the opportunity to end the year with a healthy lead over second-placed Fulham, particularly given the fact postponements have prevented the Cottagers from playing since December 20.
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On the full-time whistle, there were tears, there was disbelief. But the journey doesn't end here. Seville, the venue, awaits. As do Eintracht, the opposition. Bet against this Rangers side at your peril.
This has amused us somewhat given its 'he's 28 until he's 29' vibes. When is a shot a shot? Does a cross ever count as a shot? Does a cross that turns out to be a goal go down as a shot? And if not, should it? Plenty of questions, but it would appear Bet365 went by Opta rules, and so we might just side with Joe and his pals on this one.
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has not selected him since taking over last year. Crystal Palace want to sign Donny van de Beek on loan until the end of the season.
But City did not have long to wait for their second and it was a euphoric moment for Kelly, whose goal marked her first start for over a year as she continues her recovery from an ACL injury.
He may if he decides to dribble on, but he doesn't have to - he can shoot at goal, and once he gets that shot it's a clear goalscoring opportunity. Man Utd charged after players surround referee Manchester United have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players after Dunk's challenge on Elanga.
Heidel says Klopp is naturally charming, he's very extroverted. Thomas is a little more of an introvert and he does not let people come as close as Jurgen would do.
Celtic's chances of staging a recovery were made even harder when Carl Starfelt dragged back Regan Charles-Cook to receive a red card for a second bookable offence (79), but Ralston rose to meet Tom Rogic's cross with virtually the last touch of the game to spark wild scenes in the away end.
Propper's retirement is a direct consequence of the gatekeepers of the game's obsession with more. Those who bear the brunt of the incessant calendar - players and managers -
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Wages would be high, and Trippier would became the highest earner at the club if they were to pull it off.
A big part of football is the enjoyment. Of course, it is hard to enjoy when we are losing and not playing well at club level.
But Southampton are at home and I think they will pick a strong team. As well as Premier League safety, a cup run would not be a bad way for Ralph Hasenhuttl to make a decent impression on the club's new owners.
We listened to our fans, we made a quick pivot, removed ourselves from the situation, we apologised and now we move forward.
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Yesterday we were all negative and we hope that is the case for today, Klopp added The whole vaccination thing is a massive question of loyalty, solidarity and togetherness.
Stefano Pioli's side host Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, when only victory will do if they are to have any chance of reaching the last-16.
“The years to come should officially be my peak years,” she continued. “I have to spend it somewhere at a club that best suits my ambitions.”
Rangnick said: He explained to me that he's been at Manchester United now for the last seven years and he feels it's the right time for a change, to go somewhere else.
According to a report in The Sun, Pogba apologised to his team-mates but did not speak to manager Solskjaer and put talks of a new contract on hold following the match.
Late goals from Millie Bright and Fran Kirby saw England Women beat Germany Women 3-1 at Molineux to win the Arnold Clark Cup.
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Gallagher is hoping to break through with Chelsea next term but even if he does not, he has proven he can have a future in the Premier League.
Some things didn't go my way; I was on the bench, I found training difficult, being away from home was really hard.
Everton's brilliant sweeping goal scored by Andros Townsend was the first goal United have conceded from a 'fast break' - Opta's term for a counter-attack using their requirements - but they had been warned in previous games this season.
This year it is dead, we won't win anything. Whether it is with Manchester United or another club, I want to win trophies.
David Moyes is also tracking Liverpool central defender Nat Phillips, who would cost around £15m.
Arsenal say anyone caught throwing objects and use of pyrotechnics could also receive sanctions Two supporters got on to the pitch in Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg
But if this group of players - including the big names from 2016 who are coming to the end of their careers like Bale and Ramsey - can be the first to get to a World Cup in 64 years then it'll cap off an incredible period in Welsh football, and continue the momentum for the next generation.
But I cannot assure how many minutes every player is going to play. Always they have to speak on the grass, on the pitch.
I think we always need a certain basic passion in our game, which we didn't have today, said Nagelsmann.
The home side, who had hit the crossbar earlier directly from a corner, continued to threaten the Eagles with George Saville's volley saved.
It was a video to me saying 'good luck in the final and he wishes me all the best' so that was very nice.
Rumours have suggested that with Xavi back at the club, Messi could be tempted back to re-start his story in Spain.
Farke's team were on the home straight now, and they may have regained their two-goal lead when substitute Josh Sargent was denied at the far post by a brilliant challenge from Jensen to deny a certain goal, but it would not prove costly as Norwich finally could celebrate a long-overdue win.
With seconds remaining, the visitors found the target when Norgaard's strike stood after a VAR review for offside. But there was not enough time for Thomas Frank's side to push for the leveller.
This was Arsenal's joint biggest margin of victory away from home in a Premier League match, level with 6-1 victories at Middlesbrough in April 1999 and Everton in August 2009.
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