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Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri's path to Europa League victory could rely on Eden Hazard playing as a false nine one last time for Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri has had a tough initiation to life in England but now there is a chance to end his first season as Chelsea manager with a trophy as they take on Arsenal in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The Italian’s basic tactical gameplan rarely changes as he has become synonymous with a possession-based system and a 4-3-3 formation that never varies, but even within that rigid structure there are tweaks Sarri can make to ensure the Blues end the season on a high.
Emery could switch to a midfield diamond to take Arsenal to Europa League glory against Chelsea
Wind back the clocks to 10 months ago and players like Paul Pogba and Luka Modric were on top of the world. Granted, Modric’s World Cup ended in tears as Croatia lost the final to Pogba’s France, but the summer served to provide some long-overdue recognition for the midfielder’s talents – a feeling Pogba could relate to, as well.
Bayern Munich news: How legends Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben signed off from Bundesliga in style
Bayern Munich sealed a 7th straight Bundesliga title. Bayern Munich sealed a seventh-straight Bundesliga title with a dominant 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on the final day of the season, despite a few nervous moments. When substitute Sebastien Haller cancelled out Kingsley Coman’s early opener, it seemed like the season was set for a dramatic finale as another Frankfurt goal would have handed the title to Borussia Dortmund.
Who was champion and who showed relegation form in our 2018/19 Premier League predictions
The Premier League ended on Sunday with Manchester City pipping Liverpool by a point to win a second straight league title – the first side to do so in a decade. As the season draws to a close, it’s time to look back at our writers’ Premier League predictions from last summer and see how they fared.
Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt undecided about his future after Ajax win Eredivisie
Antoine Griezmann’s decision to leave Atletico Madrid this summer could be the first domino to fall in the transfer window – with Philippe Coutinho likely to be impacted heavily by the Frenchman’s announcement. Barcelona made Coutinho a club-record signing last January but the move hasn’t worked out, and if Griezmann arrives as expected it’s likely that the long-rumoured exit for the Brazilian will materialise this summer. But where could he go?
Premier League's thrilling season approaches finale with Man City and Liverpool locked in title battle
Man City and Liverpool set for final weekend in title race. The Premier League comes to an end this weekend with a gripping title race set for its final blow, as Man City and Liverpool stake their claim for the crown. While the relegation battle is over and the top-four race is more or less so – Arsenal have to win, hope Tottenham lose, and then need an eight-goal swing in their favour to steal fourth place – this is set to be an exciting finish to a thrilling campaign.
Hakim Ziyech tops the list of Ajax stars Europe's big guns should target
Struggling to pick out the facts from the figures? Reality from the rubbish? Sense from the silly season? We’ve got you sorted in our daily dose of the Transfer Predictor, where we round up the latest rumours with an analytical spin. We sort through the most eye-catching transfer reports of the past 24 hours and give a balanced judgment on whether the move really will happen – and why.
Where does Lionel Messi's free-kick v Liverpool rank among his UCL semi-final goals?
Lionel Messi added to his collection of great goals. On Wednesday, Lionel Messi did what he does best: take the grandest stage and make it his own. This time, it was the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, at home. Barcelona were nursing a 2-0 lead against a dangerous Liverpool side, knowing that one goal for the visitors would change the complexion of the tie entirely.
Man United tactics as Alexis Sanchez could be a false nine in crucial Chelsea clash
Unai Emery has a dilemma on his hands. The race for the Premier League‘s top four faces a crucial day on Sunday as Arsenal travel to Leicester City while Manchester United host Chelsea immediately after. For Arsenal, it’s a chance to end a two-game losing streak having fallen to defeats against Crystal Palace and Wolves in the past week, though their struggles away from home will be brought under the spotlight again. Here’s a look at the talking points for the Gunners’ clash.
Chelsea tactics as Eden Hazard can take advantage of Man United's weakness at right-back
Maurizio Sarri prepares for another must-win away game for Chelsea. Chelsea blew a big opportunity to take control of their top-four hopes when they dropped points at home to Burnley on Monday, and now the task for Maurizio Sarri’s side gets tougher: a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
Barcelona and Liverpool title hunts, plus Revierderby, are weekend's best football fixtures
Of the many ways football has changed in the modern era, the role of the full-back is the most intriguing. Where it used to be okay to be a solid defender who could join the attack, modern full-backs must be ball-playing defenders who can play out from the back, double up as midfielders when required, and serve as among their teams’ chief creative forces.
Liverpool's Andrew Robertson has overtaken some of Europe's biggest stars to become a top-tier full-back
Of the many ways football has changed in the modern era, the role of the full-back is the most intriguing. Where it used to be okay to be a solid defender who could join the attack, modern full-backs must be ball-playing defenders who can play out from the back, double up as midfielders when required, and serve as among their teams’ chief creative forces.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to ring changes as Man United look to stop horror run in derby
Several Manchester United players could be dropped for the derby. For a Manchester United side looking to end a run of six defeats in eight games and bounce back from Sunday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Everton, which came four days after a 3-0 loss to Barcelona that sent them out of the Champions League, playing title-chasing Manchester City is the last thing they need.
Manchester United news: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails Paul Pogba's versatility
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled out a summer exit for Paul Pogba. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed Paul Pogba’s versatility as questions remain about what role brings the best out of the mercurial Frenchman. Pogba has been dogged by criticism that he needs specific players around him to unlock his best qualities, rather than being able to dominate a midfield on his own.
IPL 2019: Questions over Kieron Pollard and Ben Stokes as Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals
Pollard and Stokes. Rajasthan Royals got a tense victory in their previous IPL 2019 meeting with Mumbai Indians, after a dramatic collapse in a chase of 188. They were 100/1 after 10 overs but lost four wickets in nine balls to turn a stroll into a last-over thriller. That win boosted their faint play-off hopes, but losing to Kings XI Punjab in their next game means the top four remains a distant prospect. Mumbai have no such concerns.
IPL 2019: Pandya brothers lead Mumbai Indians to crushing victory over Delhi Capitals
David Warner was pleased to be back to his free-flowing best as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended a run of three straight losses with a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday that got their IPL 2019 campaign back on track as they moved to within two points of the play-off places.
David Warner bounces back to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory over Chennai Super Kings
David Warner was pleased to be back to his free-flowing best as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended a run of three straight losses with a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday that got their IPL 2019 campaign back on track as they moved to within two points of the play-off places.
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians LIVE: Mumbai win toss and bat first as they look to end Delhi hoodoo
David Warner was pleased to be back to his free-flowing best as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended a run of three straight losses with a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday that got their IPL 2019 campaign back on track as they moved to within two points of the play-off places.
Stop Eden Hazard and Jorginho, stop Chelsea: a tactical preview for defining Liverpool clash
Jurgen Klopp will be weighing his options against Chelsea. Liverpool face Chelsea on Sunday in a game that could define this season’s Premier League title race as they remain locked in a neck-and-neck battle with Man City. Chelsea are the toughest opponent Jurgen Klopp’s side have to face in their title run-in. Here’s a look at the tactics Klopp could use in this pivotal clash. Check out our analysis of Chelsea’s tactics here.
Fan favourite Ander Herrera will leave Manchester United having proved his loyalty
The likely departure of Ander Herrera from Manchester United this summer has sent the club’s fans into a tizzy, eliciting reactions all across the spectrum. Plenty are lamenting losing someone who clearly loves the club, but an equal number of fans are either happy to thank him for his services and send him on his way or accusing him of a lack of loyalty. As a player, Herrera is one who wears his heart on his sleeve.
Hakim Ziyech, David Neres give Ajax Champions League semi-final hope after battling draw with Juventus
David Neres and Hakim Ziyech starred for Ajax. Ajax gave themselves a fighting chance of a spot in the Champions League semi-final after coming from behind to get a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the quarter-final at home against Juventus. The Dutch side dominated the game in a way that belied the gulf in experience between the two sides, as Juve were left hanging on after David Neres’ equaliser right after half-time canceled out Cristiano Ronaldo’s opener.
Bundesliga news: Der Klassiker is a must-win game for Borussia Dortmund against Bayern Munich
The most important game of the season in Bundesliga is almost here as Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in a potential title-deciding Der Klassiker. As things stand, Dortmund are on top of the table with 63 points and Bayern are not far behind with 61. With just seven games left, it’s fair to say that the winner of Der Klassiker could possibly go on to clinch the title. But how did the teams get to where they are? Did luck play a part in shaping the points table?
IPL 2019: Andre Russell can do no wrong as Kolkata overpower Punjab
Virat Kohli's RCB side will be looking to bounce back. Virat Kohli believes it may end up being a good thing that his Royal Challengers Bangalore side got their horror batting show out of the way early in the season. Batting collapses don’t come much more dramatic than 70 all out in the very first match of the IPL season, so perhaps he’s right – the only way to go is up.
Memphis Depay gets a 9 after another stunning display but defence struggles in Netherlands' 3-2 loss to Germany
Gareth Southgate will take a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson’s book when it comes to helping the development of England teenagers Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi. After reaching the World Cup semi-finals and this summer’s inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals, the Three Lions got 2019 off on the right foot by beating the Czech Republic 5-0 in Friday’s Euro 2020 qualifier.
Nico Schulz the hero as all-around display from Germany earns thrilling 3-2 win over rivals Netherland
Nico Schulz scored the late winner for Germany against Netherlands. Germany’s new era got off to a great start as a side shorn of so many veterans earned a thrilling 3-2 win over the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry gave Die Mannschaft a 2-0 lead at half-time, but they were pegged back by goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Memphis Depay as the Dutch enjoyed second-half ascendancy – only for Germany to deliver a sucker punch with a 90th-minute winner from Thilo Kehrer.
Former Man United team-mate Wayne Rooney reveals key area Marcus Rashford must improve in
Rooney and Rashford were team-mates for just under two seasons. Marcus Rashford’s former team-mate and captain Wayne Rooney says the 21-year-old striker has “a bit of everything” but needs to improve his heading ability. Rooney, the all-time leading scorer for both Manchester United and England, was full of praise for his successor in United’s No10 shirt, who made his debut for United in 2016 when Rooney was injured for a Europa League tie against Midtjyalland.
Raphael Varane refuses to quell speculation on Real Madrid future amid exit rumours
Varane has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid. Raphael Varane refused to discuss his Real Madrid future on Thursday after a week of speculation that he is looking for a move away from the club. Reports earlier in the week suggested Varane was ready for a fresh challenge after eight seasons at Madrid which have seen him become one of the world’s best defenders at the age of 25.
Man United transfer targets: Paulo Dybala the dream player at right wing, while Jadon Sancho looks a star in the making
Dybala is no longer a first-choice player at Juventus and could look to move. The right-wing berth at Manchester United has been a problem position ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left the club in 2009, with only the Juventus star’s compatriot Nani looking up to the task of playing on that side – and even he never blossomed into a consistent player before leaving in 2014.
Man United transfer news: Matthijs de Ligt, Raphael Varane on the radar as United look to bolster centre-back ranks
Victor Lindelof’s emergence this season has eased one headache for Manchester United, but they are still looking to bolster their ranks at centre-back as they bid to build a squad that can compete for the Premier League and Champions League again. The Swede has had several defensive partners this season and every so often, one of Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, or Phil Jones puts in a display full of promise, but United need someone more reliable.
Man United transfer news: Juventus star Joao Cancelo would be dream signing at right-back
Victor Lindelof’s emergence this season has eased one headache for Manchester United, but they are still looking to bolster their ranks at centre-back as they bid to build a squad that can compete for the Premier League and Champions League again. The Swede has had several defensive partners this season and every so often, one of Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, or Phil Jones puts in a display full of promise, but United need someone more reliable.
Man United transfer targets: United should go all out for Antoine Griezmann as they look for a new striker
Victor Lindelof’s emergence this season has eased one headache for Manchester United, but they are still looking to bolster their ranks at centre-back as they bid to build a squad that can compete for the Premier League and Champions League again. The Swede has had several defensive partners this season and every so often, one of Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, or Phil Jones puts in a display full of promise, but United need someone more reliable.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo returns headline 2019's first round of internationals
And pause. After a dramatic month of club football that has seen some thrilling action across Europe’s top five leagues as well as the Champions League, it’s time to take a break as players go out on international duty. In Europe, qualifying for Euro 2020 begins this weekend, while there are a slate of friendlies all across the world as South American and African teams prepare for this summer’s Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool tactics as Jurgen Klopp could bring back heavy metal football to beat Bayern Munich
Juventus go into the home leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie looking to mount a comeback from 2-0 down, no small feat against a hardened, veteran Atletico Madrid side that is a force to be reckoned with in this competition. For the Italian giants, this season was always looking like a European title or bust campaign, and they’re dangerously close to the bust side of that equation unless they can pull off an unlikely win. Here’s a look at the talking points ahead of Tuesday’s tie.
Astonishing Raheem Sterling stat emerges as Man City continue winning run
Pep Guardiola vowed to continue Manchester City‘s title push for years to come after moving four points clear of Liverpool with a Raheem Sterling-inspired win kicked off in controversial fashion against Watford. The reigning champions laid down the gauntlet to Jurgen Klopp’s Reds on Saturday evening as their in-form forward netted a second-half hat-trick in just 13 minutes 12 seconds.
Premier League news: How playing Romelu Lukaku on the right can help Man United hurt Arsenal again - Article - Sport360
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. After the high of Manchester United‘s dramatic Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his. coaching staff have to switch attention to the Premier League‘s top four race, with a crucial clash against Arsenal, one point and one place behind fourth-place United, coming up on Sunday.
Santiago Solari has the option to go bold with Real Madrid formation against Ajax
Real Madrid will attempt to shrug off their domestic woes and advance into the last eight of a competition they regard as their own – the Champions League – with Tuesday night’s second leg against Ajax. In normal circumstances, this game would be regarded as nothing more than a formality with the reigning champions holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Amsterdam, but a traumatic pair of defeats to arch rivals Barcelona appears to have left Los Blancos more vulnerable than usual.
Luka Modric vs Frenkie de Jong and other key battles that could decide Real Madrid versus Ajax
Real Madrid‘s players have to dust themselves down after their dismal last week, in which they lost to fierce rivals Barcelona twice to see their hopes of winning the Copa del Rey and/or La Liga both extinguished. Attentions turn now to the one trophy they still can win, as they hold a 2-1 lead over Ajax in the Champions League round of 16 heading into Tuesday’s second leg at home, an advantage that puts them in the driving seat.
Battle of No 10s could decide Merseyside derby as Gylfi Sigurdsson and Sadio Mane take centre stage
A fiercely contested north London derby ended in a stalemate on Saturday as Harry Kane’s second-half penalty cancelled out Aaron Ramsey’s 16th-minute opener. It’s a first Premier League draw of the season for Tottenham, but having lost their last two games and gone behind at home in this one, the point will be a welcome one. For Arsenal, this was a blown opportunity, as a win would have brought them to within a point of their rivals. Here’s a look at how the teams fared.
PSL 2019: Quetta Gladiators look to end slump against out-of-sorts Multan Sultans
Young Quetta opener Ahsan Ali has been one of the finds of the tournament. Nothing seems to go right for the Multan Sultans this season. In their Pakistan Super League 2019 opener, Multan were 164/5 with two overs left to go in a chase of 184, but scored just 12 runs and lost four wickets in those remaining 12 balls. There was the game against Lahore, in which, having scored 200/6, they had 81 runs to defend from the last six overs, only to lose to an AB de Villiers special.
PSL 2019: Karachi Kings need Babar, Amir to be at their best against Islamabad United
Babar Azam needs to rediscover his form. [Image credit: Twitter/@thePSLt20] It’s been a disappointing start to the Pakistan Super League season for Karachi Kings, whose batting has failed twice after a promising showing in their opener, failing to chase down two middling targets in their last two games. Chief among their woes is the form of Babar Azam, meant to be the star player in this line-up.
PSL 2019: Complaints lodged over Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars post-match fight
Haris Rauf was the star of the opening weekend. [Image credit: Twitter/@lahoreqalandars] The 2019 edition of the Pakistan Super League kicked off with a bang, as the opening weekend saw all six teams in action and each one get on the board with at least one win. In an action-packed weekend, several young Pakistani players caught the eye, with tearaway quick Haris Rauf the breakout star after the opening round of fixtures.
PSL 2019: Sandeep Lamichhane and Dan Christian lead influx of Big Bash final stars
Haris Rauf was the star of the opening weekend. [Image credit: Twitter/@lahoreqalandars] The 2019 edition of the Pakistan Super League kicked off with a bang, as the opening weekend saw all six teams in action and each one get on the board with at least one win. In an action-packed weekend, several young Pakistani players caught the eye, with tearaway quick Haris Rauf the breakout star after the opening round of fixtures.
Juventus among five possible destinations for Inter Milan contract rebel Mauro Icardi
The Mauro Icardi saga took another twist this week as Inter Milan announced they were stripping their star striker of the club captaincy. Icardi subsequently refused to travel for Inter’s Europa League round of 32 first leg tie against Rapid Vienna, prompting another round of speculation that the Argentine is on his way out of the club.
Arsenal battling against history after first-leg loss to BATE Borisov
Arsenal suffered a shock lost to BATE Borisov on Thursday. Arsenal‘s 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie may end up dooming the side’s chances of finishing the season with a trophy – not to mention their hopes of reaching next season’s Champions League.
Thomas Tuchel masterminds classic away performance to put PSG in command against Man United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 11-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end at Old Trafford as two second-half goals earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash on Tuesday night. The hosts ended the match with 10 men as Paul Pogba picked up a second booking in the final moments of the encounter, ruling him out of the return fixture in Paris in three weeks’ time.
Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele in Barcelona squad for crucial Athletic Bilbao trip
After their midweek cup exertions, Barcelona return to La Liga action with a testing trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night. Real Madrid’s win in Saturday’s Madrid derby gives Ernesto Valverde’s team the chance to move eight points clear at the top, but it will not be easy against a home team which has restored confidence following a slow start to the season. Let’s look forward to the game with three key storylines to follow – including a fresh injury problem for the league leaders.
Barcelona willing to listen to offers for Philippe Coutinho as slump continues
After their midweek cup exertions, Barcelona return to La Liga action with a testing trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night. Real Madrid’s win in Saturday’s Madrid derby gives Ernesto Valverde’s team the chance to move eight points clear at the top, but it will not be easy against a home team which has restored confidence following a slow start to the season. Let’s look forward to the game with three key storylines to follow – including a fresh injury problem for the league leaders.
Barcelona news: Club identify three options as back-ups for left-back Jordi Alba
Ferland Mendy, Filipe Luis, and Junior Firpo have been identified as left-back options. Barcelona are reportedly looking at three options as back-ups for Jordi Alba at left-back, a position where a lack of depth has become a concern for the club. Lucas Digne and Marc Cucurella left in last summer’s transfer window, leaving La Blaugrana thin at the position.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'knows how to get the best' out of Manchester United players
Martial and United's other attacking players have thrived under Solskjaer. Anthony Martial has hailed the impact of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, both for the team’s previously flagging campaign and on his own game in particular.
Manchester United news: Red Devils can't afford complacency as Solskjaer looks to stretch unbeaten run against Fulham
This weekend’s Premier League action kicks off with Manchester United looking to continue Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s unbeaten start to management at the club, as they take on Fulham in Saturday’s lunchtime fixture. The caretaker manager has so far won nine and drawn one of his ten games in charge, and a win against Fulham will see United back into the top four for the first time since immediately after the first day of the season, when they had beaten Leicester City and nobody else had played a game.
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