Fellow academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe has been similarly complimentary. Playing with him up top really helps me, he said last season.
Lucas’ brilliant goal in a 3-0 win over Norwich City was created with Son by dancing through this area in a match defined (in the first half at least) by how often Spurs got their most creative players on the ball in the space between Norwich’s defensive and midfield lines.
Again, they were spirited and had good spells in possession, but their lack of threat in front of goal was once again laid bare, a diving stop to deny Milot Rashica from distance the only serious save Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez had to make.
Spurs boss Conte revealed he had focussed on his team's defensive rigour in the lead-up to the game, and hinted that to set up a more expansive team would take time.
We played two different games and they beat us on the tactical aspect in the first half. To play against Leeds and against Marcelo Bielsa is not easy.
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Fans reported seeing people taking drugs and urinating openly as they tried to make their way to the stadium.
Atletico Madrid put an end to their winless streak by comfortably beating Real Betis 3-0 to jump up to fourth in La Liga.
We are mentally tired and physically tired. You can see it in our performance. It's as easy as that, he said.
The manager, players and everyone at the club are determined to achieve that objective. How summer of spending impacted wage billUnited's wage bill rose by 23 per cent during the period in which they signed Cristiano Ronaldo.
Tonight was Real Madrid’s one hundredth victory over Barcelona in all competitions. Of the 248 matches the two teams have played since the first El Classico in 1902, Barcelona have won 96.
I have absolutely no doubt that will be questioned but we didn't see that was needed. While Southgate was frustrated with the manner in which England conceded, with Damian Szymanski heading in Robert Lewandowski's cross to the back post, and admitted he wanted to see his side create more openings at the other end, he was generally encouraged by his team's performance.
While Manchester United escaped with a draw, the first dropped points of the Rangnick regime, Eddie Howe was left frustrated, a night of promise and hope ending with Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson injured.
In a game low on quality in the final third, Ogbonna rose to meet Jarrod Bowen's set-piece as Everton suffered their first home defeat of the season after three consecutive victories.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are chasing down honours on multiple fronts, and have been boosted by the news Ziyech will be available.
The Red Devils are long-time admirers of the Norwegian striker but are they really capable of landing him?
Against his old coach [Antonio Conte]... he is our player, this was the plan (to play) but it was also the plan last match and didn't work out! Tuchel explained to Sky Sports.
The end of Leipzig's 15-game unbeaten run across all competitions allowed Leverkusen to reclaim third place.
So no matter where these two clubs and managers go in the future, enjoy the next 18 months or so at least. These sort of titanic clashes are not a given in sport, you need to enjoy them to the full when they’re here. So book your afternoon (or whenever it may be where you are in the world) and sit down and take it all in. These sort of rivalries are special, and they are part of what makes us fall in love with the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick at Old Trafford boosted United's hopes of a top-four finish following defeats for rivals Arsenal and Tottenham, but the result glossed over another underwhelming performance and the home fans were not afraid to show their discontent.
When fit, Paul Pogba has tended to occupy the left-sided berth, which could be seen as either indulging a player whose heart is not at Old Trafford or the most effective use of a club record signing who can be a liability when it comes to the defensive part of the game.
Get Sky Sports | Live football on Sky SportsPremier League tableThe first offence was soft, with referee Attwell supposedly cautioning Gabriel for scuffing the penalty spot up before Mahrez's kick.
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Their budget may well be defined by getting problematic loan strikers off the books, with Leigh Griffiths and Jason Cummings both looking surplus to requirements.
Mr Csoka said this was not consistent with someone in a rage. He sat in the dock on Friday wearing a dark suit, a royal blue shirt and a dark tie.
Arsenal fans used to celebrate St Totteringham's Day, the day they were guaranteed to finish above Spurs in the table, but the last time that happened was 2016.
The result lifts Barcelona back into second, above Sevilla on goal difference and four points ahead of fifth-placed Betis, while Levante remain seven points adrift of safety with just seven games left to play.
Silva has seen his side entertain with 49 goals in 20 league games, including 21 in 19 appearances from striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Euro 2020 fixtures and full scheduleLatest Scotland newsGroup stageMonday June 14 - Group D: Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic Friday, June 18 - Group D: England 0-0 Scotland Tuesday June 22 - Group D: Scotland vs Croatia; Kick-off 8pm (Glasgow) Top two in each group plus four best third-placed teams go through Round of 16Scotland can no longer win Group D, but can still qualify for the last-16 by finishing second or third.
The former Arsenal captain followed Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Folarin Balogun, Sead Kolasinac, Pablo Mari and Calum Chambers through the exit door without bringing in a single replacement, leaving many Arsenal fans disgruntled with their side's business.
Coman joined Bayern permanently from Juventus in 2017 following a two-year loan spell. He has since made 104 appearances for the club and scored 21 goals, including the winner in the
The fifth-placed Premier League team will qualify for the Europa League group stage, along with the FA Cup winners. If the FA Cup winners have already qualified for the Champions League, that Europa place reverts to the league.
Son got the goal that his performance, and Spurs' display, deserved when he latched onto Sergio Reguilon's cross to tap home from six yards.
He will watch their games – either in person or on video – and then report back to Arteta, Mertesacker and Edu to keep the management team updated on their progress throughout the season.
“I see myself being in San Diego through my playing career. I see my family settling down in San Diego.”
That points to good character. Smith would certainly edge Arsenal ahead of Spurs in that contest right now.
I don't think we can just sit in and be defensive, the NI boss said. 'It's in our hands to finish third'
In hot and humid conditions, Scorpions keeper Modou Jobe bravely denied Adama Noss Traore and tipped over Amadou Haidara's curling free-kick in the second half, while Bissouma sent a shot narrowly over.
Moyes rates Rice as one of the top players in the Premier League at recovering the ball, thanks to his natural speed. The Hammers' boss is also delighted that Rice has become a more consistent goal threat as he has already gone past his best seasonal total by notching three times this term with half the campaign remaining.
Nevertheless, Howe insists his players should not feel disheartened. He told Sky Sports: We're in a huge fight to stay in this division.
“I spoke with my agent, I know which clubs are calling and which are not, but I can’t tell now. I know I’m ready.
