The Holte hostelry, tucked in a corner near the stadium's famous Holte End, was locked and silent, just a few lights on inside. Instead of the usual hubbub there was calm, although that was shattered by a huge thunder and lightning storm just after the Sheffield United team coach pulled into the car park behind the Witton Lane Stand. The car parks at Villa Park, usually rammed on matchdays, were largely desertedAs Villa Park's floodlights took full effect, it provided a spectacular backdrop to the big relaunch, as the media went through high security checks, including hi-tech temperature testing before being allowed in.
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They also confirmed that the league was in talks with insurance companies over the issue of club and doctor liability, and that this would be brought up with government representatives this week. Hard to see fans returning to football anytime soon'If there are no fans at Premier League games next season, which club would suffer most?The Premier League is represented on a cross-sport working group of medical experts and public health officials which will meet for the second time in a week on Wednesday.
The league could restart after a pause to take control of the outbreak, but there is no certainty when that coud be. This could happen most easily if Euro 2020 is rescheduled for a later date, to allow domestic and continental competitions to be completed. Call it off entirely However, some clubs are calling for the league to be annulled completely.
We were plunged into a nightmare" Aside from Beckham, who overshadowed Effenberg in midfield with and without the ball, United’s attack struggled. Giggs provided plenty of electricity but most of the things he tried didn’t quite come off. Blomqvist had the kind of anonymous game he feared, while Yorke – who in the 1998-99 season was the best forward in European football along with Andriy Shevchenko – was the biggest disappointment of the lot.
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Now the visitors come here with a terrible run of form, in-fighting and an underwhelming new manager. Everything is falling Sassuolo’s way, while problems continue to mount for the visitors. Kalidou Koulibaly is ruled out, leaving Napoli weakened as they try to end their five-game winless run on the road in Serie A.
Arsenal to provide free meals to aid coronavirus fight Brady: I don't know how Premier League football can return - Paper Round International Champions Cup cancelled due to coronavirus Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he wishes to keep the 30-year-old "under any circumstances" with the Gabon international's contract set to expire in 2022.
But in order to give themselves a fighting chance, they ought to pick up points. Arsenal, tenth in the table, can no longer qualify for a European place by league finish. They can finish as high as eighth depending on other results going their way. Mikel Arteta will be keen for his side to finish the campaign strongly, especially with an FA Cup final in the pipeline.
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Fiorentina have scored twice in five of their last six visits, scoring 14 across their last four. Given the form of these two sides, we think that Fiorentina’s forward-thinking style will prove to be too much for the hosts. We are going with the visitors to score over 1.5 goals in this trip, which is great value given their record in the league so far.
In the first game, the eagles bounced. Then an incomprehensible game in the local championship. Although in all respects the opponent was outplayed. Benfica has a good defense, but to go further, you need to score. They will not play Gabriel, Zhardel and Almeida.
Full TimePosted at 90'+7' Second Half ends, Livingston 2, Celtic 2. Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Leigh Griffiths (Celtic). Posted at 90'+4' Ciaron Brown (Livingston) wins a free kick in the attacking half. SubstitutionPosted at 90'+3' Substitution, Livingston. Aymen Souda replaces Lyndon Dykes. Goal!Posted at 90'+1' Goal! Livingston 2, Celtic 2. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
INEOS to deliver hand sanitiser to NHS More good news! Chemical company INEOS, sponsors the Tour de France-winning cycling team, has started to deliver a million bottles of hand sanitiser to NHS hospitals to help Britain contain the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement released by INEOS on Friday, the company said: "The project brought together the manufacturing and enterprise of INEOS led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the racing team logistics led by Sir Dave Brailsford, the Team Principal of Team INEOS.
Talks on the potential £340m takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund are "advanced". Negotiations between the Arab state's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Newcastle owner Mike Ashley have been in progress for several months. The chances of an agreement are now "high" according to one source familiar with the discussions. But they also warned that the talks were "complicated" and a deal could still collapse.
After Dundee reversed their no vote, the lower leagues were called, giving the SPFL the power to end the Premiership early on the same points-per-game basis. In a Q&A that stretches to almost 3,500 words, MacLennan also said that:Issuing loans to multiple clubs was "unrealistic"The SPFL should not have placed a Friday 17:00 BST deadline on ballot responsesThey would have been "accused of unwarranted secrecy" had they not declared the votes that eveningThey were "fully entitled, and can hardly be criticised, for accepting the view of the overwhelming majority"Many calls were made, to many clubs, between the vote being called and Dundee's final submission but that is "entirely normal practice" and that he sees "nothing wrong whatsoever" with board members lobbying clubsThe SPFL should have "expressed concern and regret" for the relegated Partick Thistle and StranraerHowever, they had to take a decision to prevent "possibly dozens" of clubs "going to the wall".
These two sides are both out to press their top six case this week. However, the visitors have history against them. They’ve lost six of their last nine meetings with Bristol City, while Forest are winless in their last six visits to Ashton Gate. With Bristol City suffering one defeat in 16 in all competitions the Robins are seen as the favourites for this one.
Kane (Tottenham) 11 T. Pukki (Norwich) R. Sterling (Manchester City) 8 Richarlison (Everton) 10 Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) A. Martial (Manchester United) C. Man Utd 27 11 8 8 41 29 41 . Tottenham 27 11 7 9 44 36 40 7 Sheff Utd 27 10 10 7 29 25 40 . Wolverhampton 27 9 12 6 38 32 39 9 Arsenal 27 8 13 6 39 36 37 10 Burnley 27 11 4 12 33 39 37 11 Everton 27 10 6 11 36 41 36 12 Crystal Palace 28 9 9 10 25 32 36 13 Southampton 27 10 4 13 34 48 34 14 Newcastle 27 8 7 12 24 41 31 15 Brighton 28 6 10 12 32 40 28 16 Bournemouth 27 7 5 15 26 43 26 17 Aston Villa 27 7 4 16 34 52 25 .
Emery says he understands the supporters' frustrations but feels he will be the man to turn things around and is confident he retains the support of the club's hierarchy. They are supporting me everyday - I know we can do better and I’m going to try to do that,” Emery said. I understand the supporters are angry.
Posted at 56' Ebony Salmon (Bristol City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 54' Keira Walsh (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 54' Foul by Jeon Ga-Eul (Bristol City Women). Posted at 52' Foul by Stephanie Houghton (Manchester City Women). Posted at 52' Gemma Evans (Bristol City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Werder Bremen have seen four 2-2 draws in their last six Bundesliga games. We feel that another 2-2 draw could be on the cards this Saturday versus Schalke. We predict that a 2-2 draw is a likely result of this game.
They could have gone a bit harder to get Erling Braut Haaland before he joined Borussia Dortmund, or gone for Mauro Icardi before he left Inter Milan. This is United we are talking about - money should not be an issue. Firmino shows what United are missing' Media playback is not supported on this device 'The deadlock is broken' - Firmino gives Liverpool the lead If United sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes this month then he will give them more creativity in midfield, but he will not solve all of their problems.
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was ruled out for four months in early January with a knee injury, before Dembele suffered a serious hamstring tear on his return to training in February. Barcelona: How they can sign a striker outside transfer window and who they wantBarcelona submitted a medical report to the Spanish top flight, whose medical commission reviewed Dembele's injury and subsequently authorised the club's request.
For me, Arsenal is a top team. Cedric told the club's website. They are a very, very good club, with fantastic fans as well. They are known to be so well supported and for me, it's a pleasure to be here. Like I said, it's a dream come true because I always thought about coming here and imagined it, and seeing it happen is really amazing.
FC Girondins de Bordeaux v Nîmes Olympique predictions for this Ligue 1 match. Bordeaux have been in good form recently but how will they fare against a Nîmes side desperate for a win? Read on for our free Ligue 1 predictions and betting tips.
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The report said Newcastle's managing director Lee Charnley informed the staff in an email on Monday, saying the decision was taken to safeguard the club's future. Newcastle have joined second division clubs such as Birmingham City and Millwall in placing the majority of their workforce, with the exception of players and first-team coaching staff, on furlough.
Under current rules, the top two in League One - Coventry City and Rotherham United - would be promoted with those finishing from third to sixth competing in the play-offs. However, Wycombe, in eighth, are just one point off the play-offs and have at least a game in hand on every team above them. On Friday, League Two agreed to end its season via a "framework" that included tables being decided on points per game and the play-offs remaining as planned.
Real Potosi and Destroyers will face each other in the upcoming match in the Clausura in Bolivia. Real Potosi this season have the following results: 4W, 2D and 13L. Meanwhile Destroyers have 3W, 4D and 12L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Everton made a strong start with striker Hannah Cain's first-minute effort tipped onto the bar by keeper Ellie Roebuck. However, the home side responded in the 18th minute when Bremer slotted the ball into the net, and although City continued to dominate the game they missed several chances. City soon doubled their lead soon after the break though with Bremner firing into the top corner.
However, one player who might have featured had his goal been allowed to stand was Kelechi Iheanacho, who thought he had scored a stunner for Leicester. There could not have been one impartial football fan who would have disallowed the goal. Sadly, under the new rule if the ball hits any part of the arm and a player gains an advantage it will be deemed an infringement. What the law doesn't seem to cater for is when the ball hits a defender's arm beforehand.
Torpedo Zhodino is the favorite this time playing at home and indeed it is! Bet on 1, a Torpedo Zhodino win against Zorka BDU Minsk. Torpedo Zhodino fair odds seem to be 1.82, so it's quite underrated by the bookies at odds of 2.05 or even higher, there is great value on this bet. I would say this is indeed the best of the weekend. Zorka BDU Minsk is way way overrated across all bookies at the odds of 3.40 as their fair odds should be at 5.60. I have no doubts about Torpedo superiority and at this home win!
Hull City have never beaten Chelsea. Hull City have not had the best of runs this season and as they host Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup, they will be hoping to better things. In the Championship, Hull are 12th with 39 points from 28 matches while Chelsea are fourth with 40 points after 24 matches.
The whole side earned the adoration that he enjoyed. Fred and McTominay are not their equal, and Martial is not a ruthless striker to make the most of his creativity. Solskjaer will likely never turn Pogba into a leader, but he could make him the centre of attention, and demonstrate to him that the crowd will make him a hero if is at the heart of a resurgence.
Newcastle United started the festive season off with a bang on Thursday night as they ended Sheffield United’s lengthy unbeaten run in the Premier League, although their 2-0 victory was somewhat overshadowed by yet more VAR controversy. This time, it was the officials that came under fire, rather than the technology itself, although Newcastle won’t mind one bit.
It has obviously changed our plans because we were geared up to perform this summer, we had made a trip to Baku to check things and to Rome but we are just going to replicate everything next year. But I always try to look at the positives. We will hopefully have Joe Allen, which we wouldn't have had this summer, we will have a fit and firing David Brooks. Also the young players who have done so well will have a year more experience, so there are plenty of positives, but ultimately we were built up for this summer.
That changed dramatically when Alisson was sent off for handling a Leandro Trossard shot outside the box with a quarter of an hour remaining. There was further controversy when Lewis Dunk played to the whistle to clip the free kick into the net as replacement ‘keeper Adrian was still lining up his wall.
MANCHESTER, England, March 18 (Reuters) - England's Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, said it is aiming to complete the current season and has put in place a 50 million pound ($57. The primary objective, in order to protect competition integrity, is to deliver a successful conclusion to the 2019/20 season, subject to the over-riding priority around health and well-being," the EFL, which represents 72 clubs, said on Wednesday.
I think Nuno Espirito Santo is trying to keep Traore off the transfer radar, you know. What other reason can there be not to play a player who is unplayable at the moment? Did you know? Traore has provided eight assists in the Premier League this season, with no Wolves player ever providing more in a single Premier League campaign. De Bruyne: I wasn't sure that Kevin De Bruyne realised the season had stopped for three months after his contribution for Manchester City against Arsenal.
The Premier League has delayed deciding when each club gets its first winter break until after the Champions League and Europa League draws on 16 December. Half of the 10 games scheduled for 8 February will be put back a week to give all 20 sides a weekend off. The split and which games will be on TV was due to be confirmed by 13 December. But the Premier League has pushed that deadline back to no later than 20 December to take into account when and where clubs are playing in Europe.
March 17 (Reuters) - The Euro 2020 soccer Championship, trumpeted as a continent-wide feast of football to mark the 60th anniversary of UEFA's flagship tournament, was postponed for a year on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic claimed its biggest sporting casualty yet. The fate of the 24-nation, month-long showpiece due to start in June, had hung in the balance ever since Europe's domestic leagues shut down in the wake of the sweeping health crisis, which has killed around 7,500 people worldwide.
Against Palace, they were playing their 56th game of the campaign. The long season looked to be taking its toll, having taken just four points from their previous four games, but victory gave them their highest points tally in the Premier League and keeps their Europa League fate in their own hands going into the last game. That competition is one they still remain in this season, which will prolong their campaign into August when they face Olympiakos in the second leg of their last-16 tie, and going all the way to lifting the trophy will upgrade their achievement to a place in the Champions League.
PFC Oleksandria vs Wolfsburg predictions for Thursday's match in the Europa League. Oleksandria are still searching for their first win in Group I and heading into the penultimate round of fixtures the Ukrainians really need to secure all three points against second-placed Wolfsburg if they are to progress through to the knockout stage. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Starting with Real Madrid's game against Eibar on Friday, matches will be played in empty stadiums. Two derbies - Valencia-Levante and Sevilla-Real Betis - are among the matches fans won't be able to attend this weekend. The news comes hot on the heels of Barcelona confirming that their Champions League game with Napoli next week will be closed to spectators.
