Urawa are eyeing a third title having won in 2007 and 2017 and victory would mean the trophy staying in Japan after last year's win by Kashima Antlers. The home side's hopes are boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa, who missed the first leg due to suspension. An error from his replacement Haruki Fukushima gifted Al Hilal the goal in Riyadh.
I don't think if you are looking at solving the issue of vulnerable people and betting that the answer should be that the clubs can't have betting partnerships anymore - I don't think one follows the other. Icardi, who had not scored in his last six competitive games, found the back of the net just before the half hour and Thilo Kehrer added another after the break before Moses Simon reduced the arrears in the 68th.
It was a performance with great balance across the pitch, and one that suggests the future is bright. Tottenham celebrate Moussa Sissoko's fifthGetty Images MAN OF THE MATCH Harry Kane (Tottenham): Kane edges it over Son because he made more of an impact in the second half. The England captain is well and truly in form, but he offered more than just two goals on the day.
Posted at 79' Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. SubstitutionPosted at 77' Substitution, Newcastle United. Dwight Gayle replaces Joelinton. Posted at 77' Attempt missed. James McCarthy (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jordan Ayew. Posted at 76' Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
He also seems relieved to be out of the infamous Glasgow goldfish bowl. The pressure on the pitch, for me, will be the same - If you're not feeling that pressure, you're not doing anything worthwhile, but I think off the pitch it will be a little more relaxed from a lifestyle perspective. A young Scot, living his American dream with a former player turned superstar who is also living his. A match made in Miami.
I started my career there at the age of 11 and it was a dream of mine to win the FA Cup. To achieve that was so special. The free-kick took the game to a penalty shootout, which we won. The goal, a set-piece, was one we had practised. We knew Chelsea goalkeeper Carly Telford would line the wall up herself and it gave us an opportunity, if the referee allowed us to take the free-kick quickly. I remember Jo Potter, my team-mate, saying: 'Go on, do it now!' I probably forgot half the time what the plan was!I feel as if the team delivered something to the city of Birmingham - something that will forever be in the club's history.
I am happy, enjoying my football again and I feel really well respected by all my coaches here too. My whole career I have been an influential wide player and contributing to goals so I want to be breaking deadlocks again. For a first season if we can finish in the top five that would be successful for and I think we can.
I see a lot of similarities in the situation I went through and what is happening with Kane. I feel that it's also a similar time in his career that I was at, you start to think if you're on the right path and you think about winning things. Bebartov, who two Premier League titles at Manchester United, added: "There is a strong connection between Spurs and Manchester United, Teddy Sheringham was at Tottenham then went to Old Trafford, I was a Spurs striker and went to United and now Kane, who's also a striker, is being linked with a move there.
Roda JC vs Maastricht predictions for Sunday's match in the Eerste Divisie. Mid-table rivals Roda and MVV go head to head in the Eerste Divisie with just 2pts and one position separating the pair ahead of kickoff. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
To be asked to finish a quarter of the season under new rules and conditions is an entirely different proposition. How can the long-term future of clubs be determined under these fundamentally changed conditions? How is there any semblance of fairness? To wave aside all the fears and concerns is too simplistic. Surely all 20 clubs must agree the fairest way forward to complete the season?"Player contracts a Monday focusThe national lead for football policing, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts, told ITV that clubs should "get a grip" and stop complaining about neutral venues.
There are a few managers around. Surely Everton won't go back over the ground they've already been over in Sam Allardyce. The club have to careful they don't do things too quickly and be greedy. Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas on Match of the Day: "It is looking bleak. It has not been going well for a long period and this performance stinks of some bad news coming his (Silva's) way. Everton defender Mason Holgate: "We have been unlucky in some games, but we know the quality we have in our team and it's not acceptable to be where we are.
Sporting Braga lost the two games in the Europa League against the Rangers but in the Portuguese league they have been in excellent form with a 8-1-1 record in the last 10 games. Only Porto have collected more points over the last 10 games in the league.
Frustration in England's Premier League with VAR ruling out goals for tiny margins of offside, in some cases involving heels and armpits, has led to calls for a different approach. Some commentators have suggested there should be clear 'daylight' between the attacking player and the defending one for offside to be called while FIFA’s head of global development Arsene Wenger has floated another alternative.
In fairness to Man Utd, they haven’t conceded a single goal in the Europa League this season, and a clean sheet on Thursday could see them become the first team to keep a clean sheet in their opening five group stage games in the competition.
Gundogan happy for Liverpool to take title Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is content for Liverpool to be awarded the title if the . Quite what his manager and team-mates think about that remains to be seen. Read the full story. Good morning Could there be a 'World Cup' style end to the Premier League season? Or will the title just be awarded to Liverpool? The debates continue to rage as European sport starts another week in lockdown.
The hosts’ home games produce an average of 2.00 total goals while the visitors away games produce an average of 2.85 total goals, adding further weight to our prediction of a 1-1 draw on Saturday. 54% of Walsall’s home matches have seen both teams score while the same can be said for an amazing 92% of Crawley’s away games this season.
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ADO Den Haag vs Willem II predictions for Saturday's match in the Eredivisie. Willem II look to build upon an excellent result against PS before the international break away at a struggling Den Haag side on Saturday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Sollentuna were playing a high scoring football so far in the new season. They had problems in the Cup matches they have played in February and March and have allowed 14 goals in just three games played.
Against tougher opposition, we would have doubts about Frankfurt in this round. However, their home form warrants respect against the very best sides as a recent 3-1 win over RB Leipzig showed. Basel have quality in their ranks but a series of postponements domestically could leave them prey to the frantic pace that Frankfurt operate at in front of their own fans. Back the home side to win by two clear goals.
Shakhtyor's grip on the Belarus Cup is slipping and they have to score at least twice in this game. Anything less will see Dinamo Brest make their way into another cup final. The visitors have a healthy 2-0 lead from the first leg and probably won't be that adventurous on Wednesday. Just keep it nice and tight and a place in the final will be achieved. Go for under 2.5 goals in this game from two teams that are struggling to score one a game in the Premier League.
Panionios is playing with a bad form now. The home team has only 11 points and the 14th position in the rankings. In the last 5 matches, they won 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses. In total, the last 10 matches they won 1 win, 3 draws and 6 losses. With their current performance, they had to set their sights high on this battle. Home advantage is what they need to promote.
Jeju United will host Seoul E-Land for this fixture of the league. Hosts were last season of the worst teams in the League 1. Of course, Jeju will try to get a positive results at the start of the new campaign. However, Jeju have a vulnerable defense. I think, this will not be an easy task. Also, we have Seoul E-Land who's is very average team in this league. Nevertheless, the visitors have the motivation to get a positive result at the start match of the season. I think, they will try to get the victory on the opposite stadium.
Juventus needed a second half Cristiano Ronaldo to earn that point against Sassuolo. By the time this game begins, they could be four points adrift of the top. That will be the case if new leaders Inter can beat Roma at home. Juventus are still unbeaten in Serie A and the weekend draw ended a run of six straight wins in all competitions.
Calum Chambers: He's never been one of my favourite Arsenal players but against Everton I thought Chambers was the best defender on the pitch. His second-half collision with Richarlison, in a desperate attempt to defend another Everton attack in the final minutes, was about as committed as it gets. Chambers has grown into a dependable defender amid a host of youth and exuberance but sadly very little else.
Borussia Dortmund are close to completing the signing of Birmingham City's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham on a long-term contract. In August, Bellingham broke the record of former England striker Trevor Francis as Birmingham's youngest player, when he made his first team debut aged 16 years and 38 days. He scored the winner against Stoke on his home debut. BBC Sport understands the transfer to Dortmund is yet to be completed.
The busy Portugal international then created City's second, collecting a poor headed clearance from Victor Lindelof and dancing past a challenge before threading the ball to Riyad Mahrez who rounded goalkeeper David de Gea and slotted home. City then punished United on a counter-attack, which ended with Kevin De Bruyne blasting goalwards before De Gea's parry ricocheted off United midfielder Andreas Pereira into the net.
It's been hard-earned. Experience tells us not to abandon it so easily. Reconstruction would cost each Premiership club money. There'd be 14 mouths to feed instead of 12. And that's where the doubts grow. Maybe they truly are at a point where they'll put aside their own interests and vote this through, but like Dundee's vote, you wouldn't bank on it. While we wait to hear what, if anything, the most vocal opponents of the SPFL - Rangers and Partick Thistle - are going to do next, Budge and Gray are about to embark on their bid for reconciliation and reconstruction.
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KEY MOMENTS 4' - Huge chance for Bournemouth! Caballero makes an instinctive save to keep the Cherries at bay. It's a lovely move by Bournemouth, Stacey gets in behind Alonso and pulls it back for the unmarked Billing, who shoots straight at the Chelsea goalkeeper when he ought to have scored! 5' - Poor finish! Chelsea are all over the place defensively, as Tomori fails to make a connection with his clearance and Billing steals in only to smash his shot into the side netting.
Another very interesting match on who I will bet tonight and that is this duel, from Costa Rica, second division, where I surely see plenty of goals, but we will see what will happen. So, Guanacasteca is team who is firstly played just brilliant in May this year, last official match against Uruguay De Coronado and beat this local rival as a guests, even 4-1. In match before that one, they are also beat this rival, but this time at home 2-1. I think that this match can surely be similar like this last one was, so I will try with over.
The visitors dispensed of Monk in the summer, causing outrage from many. The manager had achieved plenty with his former side, but the Blues made claims about some behind the scenes issues which distorted the picture. Both sides have quickly moved on, with Birmingham in 15th under Pep Clotet. Meanwhile, Monk has guided his side to within four points of the playoffs.
