However, there are also powerful motives for completing the season in full. They want to get the games played if that is at all possible," said one football industry source. Last week all elite soccer matches in England, including the Premier League, Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League (WSL), were suspended until April 4.
Only Watford, who are bottom of the table, have scored fewer than Palace's 15 Premier League goals. The Eagles' total number of shots this season - 161 - is lower than anybody else in the top flight, and yet they are in the top half. Hodgson said before kick-off that he was experiencing the worst injury crisis he has had at the club, with six first-team players out. The team you see tonight is the team we can field," he said.
The 'average carry/dribble progress' statistic also helps to measure effectiveness. This is the average distance a player carries the ball forwards across all of their dribbles this season. Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has the largest average carry distance at 12. Former Magpies striker Shearer described the 22-year-old Frenchman's pace as "staggering" after an impressive performance against West Ham this season.
The message that I want to send out is that these players have to play in the best and biggest games. There will be young players that either start or definitely take part in the game. It would be weak of me as a manager to not play them in the biggest occasions. Last month, Neville said England's aim was to "overtake" the USA as the best team in the world.
If we are getting more people to games, those in charge are more inclined to want us to play at those stadiums. We were really proud to play at the Etihad. The numbers were incredible and hopefully we can continue to play in front of those bigger crowds in the future. It's been a stellar year for women's football in England, ignited by the performance of the Lionesses in the World Cup earlier this year where White finished as joint top scorer as they reached the semi-finals before crashing out to the USA.
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Cardiff have beaten every side they’ve met here from 12th down. Meanwhile, Stoke don’t have much of a record on the road. They’ve lost five times on their travels already, with Michael O’Neill’s debut away win at Barnsley coming against the only team in the league who have fewer points at home than Stoke. We don’t think that points to a major turnaround here, while Cardiff are well priced to see off a side who have lost 11 times in 17 games this season.
Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Mariano (Real Madrid). Posted at 90'+4' Djené Dakonam (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Toni Kroos (Real Madrid). Posted at 90'+2' Jason (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half. SubstitutionPosted at 90'+2' Substitution, Real Madrid. Mariano replaces Karim Benzema. Posted at 90' Offside, Real Madrid. Sergio Ramos tries a through ball, but Marco Asensio is caught offside.
According to the Telegraph, the bid has been "complicated" as the FIFA officials are ready to "shake up football’s competition structures" in order to grow the game on a global scale. The 2030 World Cup tournament would be the 100-year anniversary of the first-ever World Cup, which was hosted (and won) by Uruguay.
Posted at 68' Abdelhamid Sabiri (SC Paderborn 07) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 64' Attempt missed. Streli Mamba (SC Paderborn 07) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Christopher Antwi-Adjei. Posted at 64' Offside, Borussia Dortmund.
Willem II are in excellent form at the moment with a 7-1-1 record in the last 9 games. In the Eredivisie they are currently on the third place in the league and in the cup they have won 6 of the last 7 games at home with the only defeat against Ajax.
Deportivo Alaves lost with 0-6 at Celta de Vigo last weekend but had to play with 10 men after only 30 minutes. They have also been poor away from home with a 2-3-10 record. However, at home they have been strong this season losing only 3 games so far. And in 3 of the last 4 home games they have scored 2 or more goals.
Full TimePosted at 90'+7' Second Half ends, Everton 3, Chelsea 1. Posted at 90'+5' Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+5' Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton). Posted at 90'+4' Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Bernard (Everton). Posted at 90'+3' Attempt missed. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
eaten Huddersfield vs Blackburn Rovers predictions in our match preview this Championship clash. Can the Terriers end Blackburn's recent unbeaten run? Read on for our free Championship predictions and betting tips.
They were 14 points clear at the top of the Isthmian North Division with 12 games to play having lost just twice in the league all season. We likewise found out from social media without any prior consultation,” the former Ipswich centre-back told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. This decision has come just 12 days after the suspension of games. I can’t see what the rush is. There’s many players at our level on a non-contract basis, so clubs don’t have to pay wages if games aren’t played.
I listened to Villa's complaints after their loss to Watford but they need to stop worrying about things that have gone against them and start winning some games. Villa need to show a little bit of backbone. Lawro's prediction: 2-0Kojo's prediction: 1-2 Newcastle v LeicesterNewcastle are very difficult to predict. They don't lose many games at home but against Everton last time out they were outplayed before coming back - only to be undone by a sucker punch.
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There are so many different factors that will make it fascinating to watch. Some teams might take longer than others to get back into their stride so there might be some strange results in the first few games, but I think there will be more surprises from the teams at the bottom than the top. It won't feel like the same season for most people - any kind of form, good or bad, that they were in mid-March will go out of the window.
Linlithgow Rose v Falkirk predictions for Friday’s match in the Scottish Cup. Linlithgow looks to cause an upset in the third round of the competition. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Paper Round’s view: De Gea appears jaded after so many years between the sticks for United. It would be unfair to prevent him from leaving if he is given the chance to win trophies elsewhere. He also is not the player he once was and may regain his form if he is given a fresh start elsewhere, and United could use the funds to improve the rest of their squad.
Monaco recovered from three straight losses in their last match and will be hoping to extend their good run over Amiens, a team they have never lost to. Monaco have three straight wins over Amiens and will be taking on Amiens at a time their hosts are winless in eight matches. Monaco looks like firm favorites here and we will be backing them for a win.
There hasn't been a dramatic difference in results when comparing Metz's home and away form but the Stade Saint-Symphorien has definitely seen most of their success this season with them unbeaten in their last four league games there (D3+W1). They have scored six and conceded five in this time but these stats are alright for a team trying to stay in the league as they have most importantly managed to avoid defeat in recent weeks. Something they'll be looking to continue against Rennes.
In the 'scheduling model' possibilities looked at on Friday, the earliest would start on 8 June. While it was not discussed as expected at that meeting, there are clubs who think 30 June should be the cut-off date for the season to end for contractual reasons. It is now almost certain it will not be completed at that point and Bloom, whose side are 15th in the table, two points above the drop zone, feels it would be wrong for clubs to lose their status without playing all 38 games.
Boulogne is better placed on the table but that is not the main reason why I decide to take them to win in this bet, it is their shape which is very solid I can say, they are undefeated on last 5 in a row and also at home they are pretty good, on the other side creteil lost two in a row and it does not seem like they could defend well enough to win a point in this game so I take Boulogne but I do not recommend to anyone to risk with anything more because it is pretty unpredictable to guess goals
The use of VAR, introduced for this campaign in England’s top division, has been a source of constant controversy and criticism. A survey by pollsters YouGov reported on Tuesday that six out of 10 fans felt the system was working badly. But Masters told reporters that their own research had found supporters welcomed the improved accuracy of decisions but were frustrated with some aspects of how VAR has worked.
I'm so grateful that the manager has brought me in and I'm looking to repay him in every way I can as soon as I'm playing. For me, it's really exciting that I can come here and have the chance to play in front of the Newcastle fans. Newcastle is one of the biggest clubs in England. I spoke to the manager last night and he told me there were 50,000 fans here at the weekend against Oxford. You can't go wrong with that kind of passion and support from the fans, and it's something I'm looking forward to.
Poor defending has led to the side that currently sits in 8th place drawing more games than they’ve won. They’ve scored a respectable 13 goals in front of a home crowd but have shipped a rather concerning ten and have kept just one clean sheet. The fact that only four teams in the league have shipped more home goals is worrying.
Saints have announced measures to help the club and non-playing staff through the ongoing pandemic. Southampton's players, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and his coaching staff have agreed to defer part of their salaries for the months of April, May and June "to help protect the future of the club, the staff that work within it and the community we serve.
Man of the Match - Niall McGinnAlthough it was a Celtic victory it was the Aberdeen players who caught the eye on an afternoon where silky football was definitely not on the agenda. Ferguson and McLennan gave their all but McGinn tormented the Celtic backline from the first minute to the last and although he ended up in the losing side he can be pleased with his performance overall. We did annoy them' - reactionAberdeen manager Derek McInnes: "The intent from my team was clear today.
Over 700 people have died in mainland China due to the flu-like virus after it first emerged in Wuhan, Hubei province, late last year and it has also shut down Chinese cities and forced thousands more into quarantine around the world. More than two dozen airlines have suspended or restricted flights to China and at least 17 countries have imposed travel restrictions on people coming from the country.
Eintracht have been tough to keep quiet in front of goal this season. They have scored at least two goals in eight of their last 11 competitive games. On top of that, Eintracht have scored at least two goals in each of their last five Bundesliga home games.
Posted at 73' Attempt saved. Michael Smith (Heart of Midlothian) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Posted at 72' James Forrest (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 72' Foul by Sean Clare (Heart of Midlothian). Posted at 70' Foul by Jonny Hayes (Celtic). Posted at 70' Sean Clare (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 69' Attempt blocked.
For the hosts, the season is a wrap; they can’t go any higher than seventh, where they are, with 50 points, while Rizespor need at least a point from this game to be sure of survival. The past two seasons have not been the best for Fenerbahce and they are set for another low finish here, having failed to win any of their last three matches, the most recent two ending in losses.
Klopp's side upped the tempo in the second half with Firmino denied by Koulibaly's goal line clearance before the Brazilian headed wide from close range. And their possession was rewarded by the most unlikeliest of goal scorers with Lovren heading in from a corner after he rose highest. The visitors were clinging on in the final 20 minutes but defended well to come away with a point and keep their qualification hopes alive.
He's an Everton fan, so I don't feel that sorry for him," said Lawro. Referees' boss Mike Riley will present his season's review of the video assistant referee system on Friday at a Premier League shareholders' meeting. Riley, head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, will look at key match incidents and assess how the technology has been used in its first season in the English top flight.
Feyenoord host Rangers on Thursday in the sides' second meeting in Europa League Group I, with Rangers having beaten the Dutch side at Ibrox September. It is Rangers' first visit to De Kuip since losing 4-3 on aggregate in the Uefa Cup in 2002 during Alex McLeish's spell as manager. Rangers took a first-half lead in Rotterdam but were then undone by two stunning free-kicks from former Celtic striker Pierre van Hooijdonk and a diving header from Bonaventure Kalou.
Orsomarso are going with the record of 5 straight draw in the league, after 5 matches they have accumulated 5 points, scoring 5 goals against 5, no one can guess what they are up to at the moment as they haven't lost or win any game, but I think that the draw will continue with this game because the last 3 times both teams have met here, all the 3 games ended in 0 goal.
The season is due to restart on 2 June with 10 play-off round matches. LASK, who were beaten by Premier League side Manchester United in the Europa League last-16, lead champions Salzburg by three points at the top of the table. A league statement said it had received "several videos showing a LASK training session" on Thursday, adding that it was checking "a possible violation of the basic idea of fair play and asked the club to comment".
Posted at 74' Matty Pearson (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 73' Attempt blocked. Jed Wallace (Millwall) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayson Molumby. Posted at 73' Jayson Molumby (Millwall) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 73' Foul by Kazenga LuaLua (Luton Town).
By beating three German clubs, including Bayern Munich, on their way to the 2014 Champions League final, Ancelotti changed attitudes, renewed confidence and bettered his players to create the La Decima-winning side. It is no wonder his set of 'Galacticos' burst into his news conference after the win to sing "Como no te voy a querer" (How am I not going to love you) to him. It was a song Bayern Munich's players were probably never going to sing upon his move in 2016, and his reputation as the great man-manager took a hit in Germany.
The home side are five points above the bottom two but failed to build on a good 3-0 home win over Energetik. The weekend saw them travel to in-form BATE Borisov and soon went 2-0 down in the first half, eventually losing 3-1. They have already lost three league games this season but all those losses have been on their travels.
While it may be high times for MLS, Abbott can recall the tougher times long before David Beckham's arrival in 2007 gave MLS an instant boost. The former England captain, one of the most marketable athletes on the planet, drove media and fan interest to new levels and opened the door to a number of big-name players to follow in his footsteps, including Thierry Henry, Steven Gerrard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
