They have managed 79 points so far, 30 better than sixth placed Wolfsburg. While Bayern do not have much to play for in this clash, hosts Wolfsburg will hope to finish sixth and that depends on the outcome here. They have 49 points, same to seventh placed Hoffenheim, but with a better goal difference.
Karlsruher will be playing Bochum today as they look to make it back to back wins here they have won two of their last five games losing 2 and drawing once there last game was a 2-0 win over Darmstadt.
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Pedro replaces Willian. SubstitutionPosted at 76' Substitution, Leicester City. Demarai Gray replaces Harvey Barnes. SubstitutionPosted at 72' Substitution, Chelsea. Ruben Loftus-Cheek replaces Christian Pulisic. Posted at 71' Attempt blocked. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace recorded a third successive Premier League victory as they beat relegation-threatened Watford to climb into the top half of the table. Having scored the decisive goal against Brighton last weekend, Jordan Ayew proved the difference once more for Roy Hodgson's side as he converted his eighth league goal of the campaign with a smart finish from the edge of the penalty area after 28 minutes.
However tensions in the Middle East have put paid to that, with Solskjaer saying: “We were looking at the Middle East, but that is definitely not going to happen. If there’s one thing that worries me, it’s not on the football pitch – there are other things that will worry me more than football. Paper Round’s view: Given Qatar’s miserable human rights record, this is not a country that United should be patronising in any way, however much money is offered by sponsors.
Safety at all costs!It could have been one of the fans watching the game (socially-distanced from other fans) on a small TV screen in a local cafe near the stadium. A local cafe opened up its doors for fans hoping to watch Watford on TVBut they were not the only ones watching the football on a TV screen with social distancing measures in place. BBC's Match of the Day team were also sat on different sofas.
Sibenik welcomes Lokomotiva in the quarter-finals of the Croatian cup. Sibenik is the leading side in the HNL 2 but Lokomotiva is 4`th in the HNL 1. And they are in pretty good form losing once in the last 9 matches. They raised their game on the travels and now they are a proper contender for the European places. It would be easier to reach the finale of this cup, however. Sibenik is a good side but the visitors have the coach Tomic that knows them pretty well. Tomic coached Sibenik 2 times and knows most of these players. Lokomotiva is on a higher level and they won a friendly with Sibenik just a month ago on this ground.
Southampton's equaliser in their win over Watford on Saturday should not have stood, but the important thing for them is that they came back because it shows they still have belief. Both teams will want to build on their recent form, but I think they might have to settle for remaining unbeaten for a little bit longer. Lawro's prediction: 1-1Bobby's prediction: 1-1 Wolves v West HamAs good as West Ham were in Saturday's win over Chelsea, I really have no idea what they are going to do next and whether they are going to play very well, or very badly.
With his side trailing 2-0, the 19-year-old managed to create space for himself inside Liverpool's penalty area and test Alisson despite close attention from Dejan Lovren and Van Dijk. One worry for Brighton is their defending from set-pieces as Van Dijk was allowed to dominate the aerial duels. That will be a real concern for Potter with matches against Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea on the horizon.
We've recently made that funding gesture to them and I believe on that basis they are able to start their 2021 season. The Football Association runs the women's game in England but Masters said there have been discussions about the Premier League taking over. He said: "Over the past year, we've had lots of dialogue with the FA and our own clubs about the Premier League, at some point in the future, assuming responsibility for the professional game.
Spanish publication AS report that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is ready to end the Brazilian's La Liga stay, 18 months on from his £142m move from Liverpool. Pogba's United career over: report Paul Pogba's controversial stint at Manchester United is nearing an end, The Sun have reported. Both parties are eager to secure a parting of the ways, according to the tabloid, with United prepared to listen to offers of around £100 million for the Frenchman, who moved to Old Trafford from Juventus for £89m in June 2016.
The Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman is in hospital in Amsterdam after being admitted with "chest complaints". The former Southampton and Everton boss, 57, has undergone "successful cardiac catheterisation", said his management company. Koeman, who made 192 appearances for Barcelona during his playing career, is expected to leave hospital on Monday. Ronald will need a few days rest, hopefully it will be respected by you," said a statement.
A first-half strike by Norwich's Mario Vrancic had earlier been cancelled out by Christian Eriksen's free kick. The result leaves Spurs in fifth place with 30 points from 20 games, while Norwich stay at the foot of the table with 13. The home side went ahead with a low strike by Vrancic from the edge of the area in the 18th minute after Spurs defender Juan Foyth was dispossessed by Emiliano Buendia.
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Rochdale have only lost one of their last five games in this competition. Boston United haven't knocked a league team out of the FA Cup since 2005. Rochdale are 18th in League One and are three leagues above their opponents, 7th placed Boston United. They meet in this FA Cup second round replay and there is a big prize for the winners.
The top two go into the play-offs at the semi-final stage and with their superior goal difference, a win for Esteli will confirm second place. They have only lost one of their last eight league games but have just one win in their last four. Three of those have been on the road though and they are much better at home with five wins out of eight.
Now Stoke are out of the danger zone and hoping to keep climbing. The visitors are looking to complete a league double over Fulham for the first time since the 2009-10 Premier League campaign. However, they face a major test against a Fulham side who have ambitions of returning to the Premier League next season.
Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis (Club Brugge) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Charles de Ketelaere. Posted at 86' Attempt missed. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Casemiro. SubstitutionPosted at 84' Substitution, Real Madrid. Federico Valverde replaces Isco. Posted at 83' Attempt missed.
Posted at 85' Offside, SC Paderborn 07. Leopold Zingerle tries a through ball, but Sven Michel is caught offside. SubstitutionPosted at 85' Substitution, SC Paderborn 07. Antony Evans replaces Laurent Jans. SubstitutionPosted at 85' Substitution, SC Paderborn 07. Ben Zolinski replaces Dennis Srbeny. Posted at 84' Foul by Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig). Posted at 84' Abdelhamid Sabiri (SC Paderborn 07) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Both sides could do with a win in this game. Dusseldorf are trying to escape relegation, while Schake still have hopes of qualifying for the Europa League. A form guide for the last ten league games has these sides conceding 38 goals between them. Dusseldorf find it hard to keep a clean sheet with 33 conceded at home. A bet on both teams to score is the suggested wager.
Real Valladolid have only lost three of their 17 home matches in La Liga. Barcelona have failed to win three of their last six away matches in La Liga. Barcelona have won five of their last six encounters with Real Valladolid. Barcelona travel to the North-West of Spain to take on Real Valladolid in La Liga on Saturday night.
But at least I had it in my head after that training session. That was something he taught me in the days before that game and he has taught me a lot to be calm, and also be on your toes and come to those situation where the ball is coming. It is then you have the chance to score. He deserves a lot of credit for teaching me that.
As for his first, when he knocked home the rebound after his penalty was saved, referee Martin Atkinson was signalling for a goal kick - but VAR insisted it was a penalty. Remind me, who is actually in charge of the football match?Did you know? Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to score 50 Premier League goals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin: The more I see this kid the more I like him. I must confess there was one stage I didn't think he had enough for the Premier League but he clearly must be an intelligent lad who listens.
I am going with shakhtyor win in this match with at least 2 goals. Shakhtyor have been okay in the league so far and find themselves 5th in the league with 4 wins and 3ddaws from 9 games. At home they have played 5 games winning 2 drawing 1 with them scoring 7 goals and conceding 3 goals in the 5 games at home. Belshina have had a poor season as they are bottom of the league with no wins from 9 games. On the road they have managed 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 4 games and have let in 7 goals
Hampton and Richmond and Slough will face each other in the upcoming match in the National League South. Hampton and Richmond this season have the following results: 11W, 3D and 11L. Meanwhile Slough have 14W, 7D and 5L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Now Villa head into this clash as the top-flight side, with Fulham on course for the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. However, they are on an even footing ahead of this FA Cup Third Round encounter on Saturday, with the Championship side actually favourites for the victory this weekend.
Borussia Dortmund have been scoring goals easily so far after the winter break scoring 5 goals against both Augsburg and FC Koln. At home Borussia Dortmund are one of the most productive teams in the league with 31 goals in 9 games. But Dortmund have also conceded 4 goals already in the 2 games after the winter break.
Promotion (2013-14), team of the season (2012-13, 2013-14)Schmeichel spent four seasons in the Championship towards the start of the decade, namely with Leicester where the Denmark keeper won the club's player of the year, was named in the division's team of the season on two occasions and gained promotion in 2013-14. John Ruddy (2004-) Norwich, Wolves. Promotion (2010-11, 2014-15, 2017-18), team of the season (2017-18) Once-capped England keeper Ruddy has been a mainstay in three promotion-winning sides this decade - as runners-up and play-off winners with Norwich and as champions in 2017-18 with Wolves.
The Women's Champions League final - originally scheduled for 24 May - has also been postponed. There is no guarantee of these matches taking place though and work is now being undertaken to try to work out a formula that would allow the competitions to reach a conclusion. One obvious difficulty is that matches in the men's competitions are at different stages and countries may be allowed to restart professional football at different times.
SubstitutionPosted at 77' Substitution, Burnley. Aaron Lennon replaces Robbie Brady. Posted at 73' Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Patrick van Aanholt. Posted at 72' Foul by Cheikhou Kouyaté (Crystal Palace). Posted at 72' Ben Mee (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 70' Corner, Crystal Palace.
Assisted by Joe Rothwell. Posted at 73' Attempt blocked. Elliott Bennett (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. SubstitutionPosted at 72' Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. John Buckley replaces Ben Brereton. SubstitutionPosted at 72' Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Danny Graham replaces Sam Gallagher.
Wonder what VAR would have made of that penalty? HAT TIP Here’s Eni Aluko in the Guardian looking forward to Sam Kerr’s arrival at Chelsea and the impending rivalry with Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema. In 2020 we will have two players in England whose ambition will be to prove themselves the world’s best forward.
Cardiff are looking a little different now, with their recent games limited on goals. Three of their last four have seen a single goal scored, while they come into this clash with back-to-back 1-0 wins behind them. Meanwhile, 56% of Barnsley’s trips have seen them lose by a single goal, while they have failed to score in the same number on their travels. The Tykes are looking a little better in defence after conceding just once in their last two, so a 1-0 home win is our correct score selection.
SV Drochtersen / Assel are in top form of their life, with 5 straight wins they come into this game, as they still didn't bury the hope of promotion that will make this game an interesting one, playing against 2nd worst team in the league will make goals scoring more easier, with 34 goals scored and 28 against shows how their attacking ability works. 12 points separates them from the leaders VFL Wolfsburg II, that figure isn't easy to equal but they still believe that anything can still happen as they still have a long way to go in the league.
Jamie Shackleton replaces Jack Harrison. Posted at 90'+2' Attempt blocked. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hélder Costa. Posted at 90' Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90' Foul by Lucas Boyé (Reading).
Frustratingly though, particularly for the Cherries supporters, their team came to life at 3-0 down, largely due to Harry Wilson's endeavour. The 22-year-old Wales midfielder, who was surprisingly omitted from the starting XI, signalled his intent with a shot on goal a minute after being brought on. His trademark free-kick, which flew into the top right corner from 20 yards, ensured that no other Premier League players has scored more goals from outside the penalty area this season.
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Nottingham Forest is in excellent form lately, currently they are at 5th place at standings, in last round they won 3-1 against Luton, and also just ten ago, at away against today's opponent Reading, result was 1-1. Reading is in the middle of standings, in last round they are defeated at away against Millwall, 2-0, and tonight they will have another very hard match. Nottingham Forest attacker Grabban has scored 15th goals in this season, and he will be danger number one for opponents defense, behind him will be Lolley, Adomah and Silva, very creative players from midfield. Victory for Nottingham Forest sounds as most realistic result for this duel.
I came back and I played better than before, proving to everyone that the young players who have made a mistake must be helped, not judged and destroyed. Under their previous manager, Romania Under-21s beat an England team containing James Maddison, Mason Mount, Phil Foden, Tammy Abraham and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in 2019 on their way to their first European Championship semi-final at that level. Among Mutu's charges, if he isn't required by the Romania senior team, is recent Rangers signing Ianis Hagi, son of the legendary Barcelona and Real Madrid playmaker Gheorghe.
Trakai II will play against Vilniaus Vytis in the 1 Lyga of Lithuania on Friday. Trakai II finished 12th in the 1 Lyga last season and they lost two of the three Matches this season. They won home game to Nevezis Kedainiai by 3-2 but lost both away matches. They conceded 7 goals in three Matches. While Vilniaus Vytis finished third last season and missed Promotion by single point. They ended last season with unbeaten run of 13 matches including 12 wins. They also won all the three Matches this season including 2-0 away win against FK Atmosfera. So Vilniaus Vytis likely to win .
I believe that this match from Champions league will be very interesting and very efficient, what is pretty natural to expect, if we know what was happened in first duel. So, Valencia is in big problem. They are lost last match against this rival in Italy with even 1-4, so team is in big problem and very difficult situation. Second problem is fact that because of "Coronavirus", this duel will be play on empty stadium. In any case, I see here fast match with a lot of chances and generally a lot of goals. I will try that here.
We have only considered players who played in the Premier League for at least four seasons in this decade - and anything that happened before January 2010 does not count. Have a read through and pick your favourite at the bottom of the page. The result will be revealed on the BBC Sport website and app on Monday, 23 December. All stats are from 1 January, 2010 onward in the Premier League. Sergio Aguero(251 appearances; 173 goals; 45 assists) Sergio Aguero scored twice in a 30-minute cameo on his Manchester City debut against SwanseaThe best finisher in Premier League history? He's certainly up there.
Coming into this game, Swansea city has picked up 8 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That is 1.6 points per matches on average. BTTS has landed in intriguing 3 of those games. Swansea city has scored 6 Times in the last 5 fixtures.
It is no coincidence Las Sabanas was underestimated by experts when playing at home in this match. Looking at the current table, Las Sabanas is really a big disappointment for fans when they only won 1 of the first 10 rounds in the Clausura period.
United). Posted at 90'+2' Victor Ulloa (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+1' Erik Sorga (D. C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Andrés Reyes (Inter Miami CF). Posted at 89' Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Chris Odoi-Atsem.
This fixture features No. 12 vs No. 16 in the league, Levante vs Mallorca. The hosts coming from a 2 - 1 away loss to Athletic Bilbao (no. 6 in the league) and their last home game a 3 - 1 win over Barcelona. The visitors coming from a 3 - 1 home win over Villareal (No. 11 in the league) and their last away game a 3 - 0 loss to Real Valladolid. The hosts should win this one as they played a higher table team than the visitors and themselves and lost the match scoring one goal and conceding multiple goal then won their last home game to a team above themselves facing a team coming from playing a team above themselves and the hosts and scoring multiple goals and conceding one goal to win the match then losing their last away game to a team below the hosts so a win to the hosts.
Hearts is in 10th place while Livingston is in 7th place. Both teams needs points to avoid the relegation group. Hearts have scored 15 goals and have conceded 25 until now in this season while Livingston have scored 16 goals and have conceded 23 goals. Hearts, from 15 goals scored until now in this season, 10 goals they have scored at home matches and have conceded 9 goals. In home they are more strong. Livingston in away have scored 12 goals and have conceded 18 goals. Seems that Livingston scores a lot but also have problems with defend and concede a lot in away. I expect an open game here with both teams that wants 3 points and I predict an over 2.5 goals here.
