In many ways, Xavi is entitled to feel encouraged by what he has seen from his new team so far. Barcelona have kept back-to-back clean sheets in the same way they used to maintain a good defensive record under Guardiola - through their use of the ball. If an opponent doesn’t have possession, they can’t score. That in itself gives Barca an advantage.
The competition, comprising the Sky Bet Championship as well as Leagues One and Two, has regularly started a week ahead of the Premier League in recent years.
When you've had the results we've had and gone through what we've gone through in the last few days, you'd be foolish to think you can come here, pick a team and it will be free-flowing football.
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Odegaard scored his second Premier League goal, and his first since joining Arsenal permanently from Real Madrid in the summer, on the half-hour mark as Mikel Arteta's side followed last weekend's maiden victory over Norwich with another three points.
I said 'what did you say?' and he said it again, Menzo continues. At that moment I was not myself, I think, and I hit him.
Everton ran 118.3km against Mikel Arteta's side - the third furthest by any team in a Premier League game this season and their furthest in any game in the last two seasons since September 2020.
It's been quite long days this week trying to get ahead with the three games we've got next week, there's been a lot to get through so over time, I imagine I'll explore it more.
The injuries to James McArthur and Joachim Andersen do wane my confidence slightly on an away win, so I am happy to get some insurance in my favour by taking the draw-no-bet option on a Palace win at 11/10, meaning we will get our stakes back if it ends a draw.
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Racist insults that were aimed at the players too, Kompany told broadcaster Eleven. The day ends badly.
However, Rodgers switched to a back five with Maddison playing off the right and it led to an unbelievable period of play where they scored three goals in 10 minutes.
Their only away win this season remains the one at Manchester City. They can win a low-scoring game.
Messi's closest challenger this year was Robert Lewandowski, who many felt had been denied the gong after
But Leicester were punching above their weight - and continue to do so, with Rodgers securing successive fifth-placed finishes and
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Celtic, meanwhile, were kept at bay by a string of superb saves from their former No 1 Craig Gordon as well as some inspired Hearts defending.
As Jadon Sancho calmly finished past Edouard Mendy for United’s opener in west London, he sprinted to celebrate with the away fans in the Shed End, banging his hands on the netting keeping the supporters off the pitch.
GOAL can confirm that Rangers are working to sign Ramsey before the winter window closes on Monday, and he has accepted an offer to join the Scottish champions.
But it sparked a late frenzy in what had been a quiet first half, as the visitors went ahead through Ebosele's first-time finish after he was found in space by Lawrence, following an error by Cooper.
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When I joined this football club obviously that was the aim. In a one-off game with such a big prize, people are going to lift their levels of performance.
Obviously it's a special match to win in front of your fans - and we did it in a convincing way to get the result that we wanted, Arteta added.
Martial arrived at United so highly regarded that a clause was inserted into his contract that United would have to pay Monaco an extra €10m (£8m/$12m) if he was ever named on the Ballon d’Or shortlist.
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That edge is only slight, however, and they do not possess a Karim Benzema up front, meaning it is all shaping up to be an incredible night at the Bernabeu. Yeah, we’re calling it early, although the 4-3 first leg means it isn’t the boldest of claims.
The Dutchman took a touch before getting a shot away and Stryjek made an initial save before pouncing on a loose ball on his line.
The motivation is to get into the team and perform regularly but - like I keep saying - if we don't perform when we get chances, it's down to us. Winks, who came through Tottenham's academy and thrived under former manager Mauricio Pochettino, still has more than two years to run on his contract and insists he still wants to play for the club.
His contribution was even pointed out by Sky Sports' Gary Neville during Arsenal's 4-1 win over Leeds, and the former Manchester United right-back mentioned the improvements in White's game since Tomiyasu's arrival.
Sky Bet League Two Promotion-chasing Mansfield pushed Scunthorpe a step closer to relegation from Sky Bet League Two with a 4-0 win at Sands Venue Stadium - where play was held up during the second half when protesting home fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch.
A number of Manchester United players swarmed around referee Peter Bankes after Brighton captain Lewis Dunk felled Anthony Elanga early in the second half.
Wales can take another step towards securing a top-two finish in their World Cup qualifying group when they host Belarus on Saturday.
The fan strolled onto the pitch of the Primeira Liga match wearing a backpack and approached Rochinha, kicking the player’s legs.
Their movement, their pace, their skill - everything is top-drawer. They are back to being the best front three in the world of football again.
Barcelona have agreed a deal that could total £55m with Manchester City to sign Ferran Torres. Some £5.9m (€7m) of those add-ons are said to be more or less guaranteed.
Just three days after a Champions League tie you have to play a completely different competition with a totally different approach, but we were focused and got a deserved win.
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Indeed, the hosts should have made it 2-0 on the hour when Longman flashed Randell Williams' corner wide - when it seemed easier to score.
