Not many Premier League players will need to be told to play their part in the fight against the financial effects of coronavirus. A lot of them are high earners who should definitely contribute, but I am sure the vast majority have always been willing to help, if they haven't already. The biggest question for them will be 'how?' Their options include taking a pay cut, deferring their wages or gifting their money - but they probably don't know which option will have the most impact in the way they want, whether that be looking after the staff at their own clubs, helping to fund the NHS or making donations to charities.
The semi-final and final in Qatar clashed with Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat at Aston Villa, meaning they had to send separate teams to compete in the competitions. Klopp's side, who are chasing a first league title in 30 years, will have two days of rest between festive Premier League fixtures, but 14 sides will only get one day off between matches. There is no reason to give teams less than 48 hours to play another Premier League game," Klopp added.
On Wednesday Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said phase two - the return of contact training in elite sports - could get government approval "later this week". But Masters said the Premier League will not take this next step until it is safe to do so. We wouldn't have taken the first step to get back to training if we weren't convinced we had created a very safe environment for our players," he said.
Ancelotti is football royalty, one of only three men to lift Europe's elite trophy three times, alongside Liverpool's Bob Paisley and Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane. His appointment instantly gives Everton global relevance. He may be understated but Ancelotti's achievements at AC Milan - where he won the Champions League in 2003 and 2007, although he was also in charge for Liverpool's famous comeback in Istanbul in 2005 - make him box office.
The hosts started well in Turin, as they attempted to make it five straight league wins, but Emre Can was unable to convert from close range in the opening moments. Maurizio Sarri's side then took a deserved lead when captain Bonucci's shot from the edge of the box was deflected into the far corner. But their lead only lasted two minutes as Boga beat the offside trap and lifted the ball over Buffon to make it 1-1.
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Plans to change European club football which could threaten the future of the Carabao Cup are "clearly a concern", says EFL chairman Rick Parry. The European Club Association has proposed a new 32-team Champions League format from 2024-25 - which would put pressure on the EFL Cup schedule. Liverpool will play a young team at Aston Villa in Tuesday's quarter-final because of a Club World Cup clash. It clearly is a concern and something we're mindful of," said Parry.
Webb was switched to centre-back for the replay to get him away from Gray and give Harris the task of keeping the winger quiet, but fate drew the two back together almost immediately and gave the Chelsea man a chance to make his mark. This he did, about halfway up Gray’s left shin. Referees looked very different back in 1970By 2020 standards, this would have earned Webb a first yellow, according to Oliver.
For example, if Manchester United fans are to be believed "spoiled" and "insignificant" would be two of the most popular words used to describe the midfielder. Yet if the higher-ups at Old Trafford put Pogba on the market tomorrow there would be a flood of clubs joining the auction. So the question you have to ask is why is this the case? You already know the answer, because Paul Labile Pogba, in the eyes of so many, has yet to show his best.
Smolevichy fc are still hungry for a win since they have promoted in this premier league, they don't find a win in their previous six matches, it seems like they are having greater chance to get their way back to division league, so here they are hosting BATE Borisov which is a very strong team and they hosts have no hope that they can defeat their rival.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty will take part in a virtual bike race tomorrow to raise money for the NHS. A 100km race on Zwift, with boxer Callum Johnson also taking part. Contract extension for Muller Some actual non-coronavirus related football news from Germany, where Thomas Muller has signed a contract extension at Bayern Munich until 2023! 10:13 - Rangers players, staff defer wages Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says the decision by the club's players, directors and staff to defer wages by three months during the COVID-19 pandemic was a "no-brainer".
Man of the match - Nathan PattersonThe 18-year-old is highly regarded at Ibrox and showed why with an assured debut. Comfortable and unfussy in possession, his eye for an accurate cross is a real asset. With first-choice right-back James Tavernier sidelined for at least a couple of weeks, Patterson could have a bigger role to play in the upcoming games and will take confidence from his first taste of action.
Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross following a corner. Posted at 58' Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Rúben Neves. Posted at 58' Attempt blocked. Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The visitors, who had picked up one point from their previous eight league games, twice led with goals from Danny Ings and James Ward-Prowse and looked odds on to repeat their win at the same stadium last season.
The South Korea international suddenly looked impressive again especially on the counter attack. His goal was beautifully taken but sadly I fear his return to form might be too late to get Spurs a Champions League spot. The very thought of Thursday night Europa League football in the best stadium in the world doesn't seem right. Spurs fans were told Jose Mourinho would fix this. Did you know? Son both scored and assisted a goal for the first time ever in a Premier League north London derby.
We’re confident that Braga will win this weekend and we have predicted a final scoreline of 2-0. The visitors arrive in excellent form, the complete polar opposite tom their hosts who are in the midst of a dire losing streak. Aves have only picked up three points this season and it’s difficult to imagine anything but another defeat for the home side on Saturday.
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Given a clear window, you are looking at about six weeks to complete the calendar, using midweek games. Will Liverpool win the Premier League title no matter what?Stone: "I don't think we can say 'no matter what' because the option of scrapping this season does exist. However, everyone recognises that would be exceptionally harsh on Jurgen Klopp's men. Scrapping this season is not the option being thought of as preferable at this stage.
Bournemouth have scored in three of their last four away league games. Bournemouth have conceded in 12 of their last 13 away Premier League matches. Everton had high hopes of at least a Europa League place at the start of the season. They go into this final match in 11th and host Bournemouth who are 19th and facing relegation.
The jury is still out on Jose but you have to give him a chance," he said. He needs at least one close season to bring some players in. The thing is when the club got to the Champions League final last season, it was great. We had a fabulous time in Madrid but when you step back and look at it, the club was not ready, and since then, it has gone downhill fast. It could be argued the trouble began before that, on Tottenham's last visit to Turf Moor in February 2019.
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While the visitors have problems going forward on the road, Pacos Ferreira are blunt all round. The hosts have hit just 10 goals this season, an average of 0.7 per game. They’ve got the second-lowest goal tally in the division, which should see them struggle in this clash. Both sides come into this one with major issues in attack, which has led to plenty of low-scoring clashes for both.
Torino may still harbour European ambitions, but they’ve not been good enough in recent weeks. The visitors come into this clash struggling in Serie A, which offers up a chance for Genoa to pull off a victory. The hosts need a win to take themselves out of the bottom three, but will they claim a vital three-points on Saturday evening?
Lawro's prediction: 2-1Steve's prediction: I am going to this one. Norwich gave us a game at Carrow Road but I am going to have to say Spurs win - and I am going to go with a comfortable 2-0. Steve on Spurs' season: Essentially this is the same Tottenham team that went to the Champions League final, but things have slipped so far since then. The players obviously dug really deep to get as far as we did in Europe but losing in Madrid was a real anti-climax and to pick themselves up and do it all again under the same manager this season was just too big an ask.
Northampton Saints are in a tight battle to secure a play-off position in the Rugby Premiership. Home form has been the best in the league this season but they have lost two close ones lately. Their opponents have lost their last three games conceding 115 points. It might not be a hammering but Northampton can get the win here.
Newcastle scored exactly two goals in three of their last four victories, and we're tipping them to grab two more at Spotland this weekend against a Rochdale outfit that recorded just one win from their last six in front of their own supporters.
However, some club executives feel protecting next season is more important than how this one ends. Like any businesses, football clubs hate uncertainty. Indications are that Sky will not ask for the money they have paid for this season back. However, if the middle of June arrives with no indication when the 2020-21 campaign will begin, they are unlikely to hand over their first payment - and that would concern every club as it would chop off funding.
Perhaps less intuitively, Kevin de Bruyne also makes the cut. Interesting. We can only assume that Joon-ho is a Manchester City fan. Or perhaps he'd like the opportunity to deconstruct De Bruyne's process as he explored the role of 'Kevin, from Home Alone. View more on twitterJoon-ho also adds that the guests would be eating lots of Spanish cuisine - paella. Hopefully that's compatible with Kevin's strict diet plan.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty will take part in a virtual bike race tomorrow to raise money for the NHS. A 100km race on Zwift, with boxer Callum Johnson also taking part. Contract extension for Muller Some actual non-coronavirus related football news from Germany, where Thomas Muller has signed a contract extension at Bayern Munich until 2023! 10:13 - Rangers players, staff defer wages Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says the decision by the club's players, directors and staff to defer wages by three months during the COVID-19 pandemic was a "no-brainer".
Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone has agreed to join Serie A side Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal that includes an option to make the move permanent. Italian Cutrone, 22, joined the Premier League side from AC Milan for £16m on a four-year deal at Molineux last July. He has started just nine games for Wolves this season, scoring three goals in 24 appearances in all competitions. Cutrone made his first-team debut for Milan in 2017 and went on to score 27 goals in 90 games for the club.
As good as international football is, there is that period when you give players back to their clubs and you do not have any influence," added the 43-year-old. There is a big 12 months left with the Lionesses and then, hopefully, I will get the opportunity to manage a club in any country. Neville had been set to lead Great Britain's side at this summer's Olympics, before taking control of the Lionesses at the Women's Euros on home soil in 2021.
Norwich then had some luck themselves when Aurier diverted the ball past his keeper Paulo Gazzaniga after team mate Toby Alderweireld hit it against him while trying to stop Pukki. It was left to England forward Kane, in his 200th Premier League match, to salvage a draw for Jose Mourinho's side when he was brought down by Christoph Zimmerman and fired the spot kick home after 83 minutes.
While Huddersfield sit bottom of the pile at home, the visitors have one of the best away records in the division. Only the top two have more points on the road than Forest, who have lost only once in 11 trips so far this season. They have scored twice in three of their last four on the road, which should see off a low scoring Huddersfield side.
Leipzig opened their account in the third minute with a Patrick Schick goal and doubled their lead through Marcel Sabitzer a minute later. Timo Werner made it 3-0 in the 26th minute as they looked to be cruising to a comfortable win. But Paderborn pulled one back just past the hour through Streli Mamba and Klaus Gjasula also scored in the 73rd to set up a tense finale.
