It is a quote worthy of leading the story of Ernesto Valverde’s opening press conference as Barcelona head coach. Substance must follow style as third-choice Setien takes the Barcelona hotseat The Warm-Up: Mes que un undignified mess – Valverde out at Barca Read Valverde's farewell message after 'intense' spell at Barcelona ends The 61-year-old replaced Ernesto Valverde on Monday, and was officially unveiled on Tuesday after signing a two-and-a-half year contract.
Chelsea vs Lille predictions for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League action. Chelsea come into the game looking for a win that would take them into the last 16. Read on for all our free UEFA Champions League predictions and betting tips.
Arteta's philosophy starting to take hold Arteta took his first job as a manager having previously been right-hand man to Pep Guardiola at Manchester CityWhen Arteta was appointed to succeed Emery in December there was clearly an element of gamble in handing the fortunes of this huge club, with its great expectations, to someone taking on his first managerial job. This was not, however, a hasty decision or an easy pick of a 'Pep Guardiola-lite' given Arteta's success and reputation as right-hand man during Manchester City's recent domination.
Obviously it's been an unbelievable season," Catley said. Today was a battle, Sydney really took it to us and it was a grind the whole game. At the end of the day I think we deserve it. Even though it was a tough game, we got over the line. Catley struck after 15 minutes with a left-footed shot from the edge of the box which Sydney goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe helped into the net in a blunder the American will be keen to forget.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Napoli 1, Parma 2. Posted at 90'+4' Attempt missed. José Callejón (Napoli) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Dries Mertens with a cross. Goal!Posted at 90'+3' Goal! Napoli 1, Parma 2. Gervinho (Parma) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dejan Kulusevski following a fast break.
Paper Round's view: Aubameyang is unlikely to commit to a new deal if Arsenal fail to secure European football and the club probably wouldn't be able to match his wage demands if they miss out on qualifying for the lucrative competitions. A summer sale would be the only sensible option as they wouldn't want to risk losing him on a free transfer when his current deal expires in 2021.
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Queens Park Rangers and Bristol City are going to face each other today in the game of championship in England, the home team have log time since they have beaten the visitors in this competition they lost four previous meetings consecutively so I see that head to head status as the best to use to find who will win this match.
The teams are follow each other, Nacional Potosi are stands 10th, Aurora are 11th in the rankings. Both team running a long winless period in the league, moreover the home team must to play in the Copa Sudamericana, where they eliminated after penalties in midweek. Potosi travel a lot, but at least going to play at home, Aurora is totally weak in front and rear, too. In the Bolivian matches bring a home team victory often. The reason is simply: above the sea level. I know it is a championship game, but the numbers are lie. Nacional are heavily favorites, the defense are terrible both side, but the home team show their quality in Sudamericana Copa.
Odds are already going down on the over lines and should be further lower by the time starts tomorrow morning as for example last season when they met here the game ended in a -2 win for the hosts, this while in this start of the season Green Gully lost all 3 games played conceding 8 goals total and only scored 2 goals in a 4-2 loss for them away from home at St Albans while at home got defeated with 2-0 by Hume City and Avondale but those two sides are very good in this start of the season.
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Only 43% of Tondela’s away games have produced over 2.5 goals and Porto have scored 15 goals at home this season and are yet to concede, while Tthe visitors have conceded 7 goals on the road. 83% of Porto’s home games produce over 1.5 goals as have 43% of Tondela’s way games, so there is a great chance we will see two goals scored in Monday’s match.
Posted at 66' Attempt saved. Ondrej Duda (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía. Posted at 64' Attempt saved. Harvey Barnes (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by James Maddison. Posted at 63' Dennis Praet (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Zorya is in 3rd place with 43 points while Shakhtar is in 1st place with 59 points. Shakhtar seems that they have won the title but Zorya is still in the battle for 2nd place. Dynamo Kiev is in 2nd place with 45 points and they are near Zorya and I expect from Zorya a good game here to remain in the race for second place that means Champions League qualification. More motivated I see the home team while Shakhtar even with a draw will be ok. Maybe Zorya will try to win this match however against a team like Shakhtar and despite the distance from second place Shakhtar I think wants a positive result here.
While Atalanta’s historic Champions League campaign has been a dud, this has been a great season for the visitors. Dinamo Zagreb have scored nine goals in their four UEFA Champions League games this season (W1 D2 L1), two more than they managed in 24 games in their previous four campaigns (seven goals in 2011/12, 2012/13, 2015/16 and 2016/17). That form has left them in the mix to make the top two.
Although the result meant the Blades, who were out of the Premier League for 12 years, slip to seventh, manager Chris Wilder has created a team that look comfortable in the top half, especially away from home where they have picked up 16 points. United have never played in UEFA competition. CHERRIES FALL Bournemouth's 1-0 defeat by bottom club Norwich City was the latest indication that the Cherries are in serious risk of relegation this season with Eddie Howe's side having picked up just four points from the last 36 available.
The 37-year-old Spaniard was seeking to steady the ship at the Emirates following the sacking of Unai Emery, but Bournemouth's first-half goal threatened to shatter his side's fragile confidence. I was worried to see what happened if we conceded, and was very happy with their character - a lot of things from the past can come back, but that didn't happen," Arteta told a news conference.
Reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern come into this game in terrific form, flying high under the stewardship of Hans-Dieter Flick. The coach has a win rate of over 84% from his 13 games in charge. Bayern have bounced back from the flawed Nico Kovac era to regain top spot in the league, one point ahead of closest rivals RB Leipzig.
Aston Villa are, let's face it, pretty terrible this season. The only reason anybody pays them any attention is to talk up the England chances of Jack Grealish (or indeed to mull over his errant behaviour). It is time, dear reader, to acknowledge their unsung hero, the man who's so often ignored in favour of flashier but less valuable, less industrious players - midfielder Conor Hourihane.
The ploy was undone by Firmino's goal, leaving Spurs with no option but to be more positive in the second period. It was then, without the marksmanship of long-term injury victim Kane, that they were so wasteful in front of goal with both Son and Lo Celso missing when it seemed easier to score. Lo Celso's miss, in particular, left Mourinho lamenting his side's absence of a clinical edge as he collapsed dramatically to his knees after the Argentina midfielder failed to hit the target from close range.
Posted at 70' Attempt saved. Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Stuart Armstrong. Posted at 68' Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Jack Stephens. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his Cherries side were "very harshly treated" after losing to Burnley in a game that had a pivotal video assistant referee decision at its centre.
According to the Associated Press, Hamburg were fined more than £250,000 for breaching those rules last season. The German FA (DFB) announced on Tuesday that the smoke cans will be let off as the teams arrive on the pitch before kick-off under the supervision of a specialist company in an area between the pitch and the north stand.
As soon as he did, Watkins and the two wingers would tuck in, so when we won the header it gave us every chance of winning the second ball. It worked a treat. It was a blatant penalty'The tactics might have worked, but the game almost slipped out of reach for Inverness just before half time. A Leigh Griffiths strike was heading for the net, only for defender Josh Meekings to stop the ball with his hand a couple of yards from the goal line.
Lacazette said: Not always easy when someone has to leave the club. But I want to the thank the coach and the staff for everything and wish good luck for the future. Chambers added: “Thank you and good luck for the future!” Emery’s dismissal fell a year to the day since he handed youngster Bukayo Saka his Arsenal debut, and the winger said he will “always be grateful”.
Paper Round's view: United were said to be interested in signing Edouard's former teammate Dembele since Lukaku left, but a deal with Lyon's stubborn president Jean-Michel Aulas could prove to be difficult and very expensive. Edouard would be a cheaper alternative and he certainly looks like an exceptional player.
The first match against the first leg of the Burundi league this season, Musongati was easy to win with a score of 2-0 against Rukinzo. At the moment, Musongati's achievement is also much better than Rukinzo.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba "is not being sold in January" and also denied he was meeting Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland on Friday. Midfielder Pogba's return from injury has been delayed by illness, and he is unlikely to play at Watford on Sunday. Meanwhile, reports on Friday claimed Haaland had flown from Stavanger in Norway to Manchester with his father. But Solskjaer said the 19-year-old was "on a Christmas holiday".
Rooney, who is United and England's all-time record goalscorer, joined Championship club Derby County as a player-coach in January from MLS side DC United. Now 34, he played 559 times for United, scoring 253 goals. He won five Premier League titles and each of the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup once after joining from Everton for £27m in 2004. Since leaving Old Trafford he has faced his former employers twice, losing both games during the 2017-18 season, while in a second spell at Everton.
