March 12 (Reuters) - Manchester United took a big step towards the Europa League quarter-finals by thrashing Austrian side LASK Linz 5-0 on Thursday in their last 16 first-leg tie at an empty Linzer Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic. Striker Odion Ighalo fired United ahead in the 28th minute as he juggled a Bruno Fernandes pass onto his left foot and unleashed a thunderbolt into the top corner from 18 metres.
After clearing from their own box, Scotland worked the ball to Alan Morton on the left and the Rangers forward's teasing centre was guided into the net by Huddersfield's Jackson. The combination between the wingers would pay further dividends after the interval but, by then, the visitors would be two goals ahead, Preston's Alex James having flitted past two men before flashing in Scotland's second just before the break.
Damiano Tommasi, head of the players’ union, responded to the news on Twitter by posting a link to the story and issuing a plea to stop games from going ahead. He wrote: “Let’s stop the league!! Do we need anything else? Stop football!!” Tommasi also issued a statement on the AIC website earlier in the day outlining his concerns for players’ welfare.
Brest won the title in the recent year, mostly thanks to their tight defensive play, and minimal victories, where their opponent could not reach out to the scoring. However, they could go with light different way in this season, especially when take a look on their result at the start of the new competition in league. Team is able to concede a goal, from even underdog rival, but also to pull out, and score two or more for the positive result.
The Reds started admirably, but ultimately fell 5-0 to Villa, who reached the League Cup last four for the first time since 2012/13. Villa were all too aware of the manner of their victory, referencing a classic video featuring Michael Owen and Neville Southall. For those of you that don’t know, watch the video below.
Sadio Mane, the orchestrator of Liverpool's 5-2 Merseyside derby victory over Everton on Wednesday, was an unused substitute alongside centre-forward Divock Origi, while 18-year-old Curtis Jones came on for his Premier League debut. All in all, it was a successful afternoon for Liverpool, who just keep getting the job done. Injuries piling up for Bournemouth Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake was comforted by Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk as he walked off the pitchEddie Howe's side were taught a lesson by the league leaders, but any hopes of an upset had been wiped away early on when centre-back Ake pulled up clutching his hamstring after making a superb last-ditch tackle on Salah.
They have only won one of their last six games in all competitions and were recently knocked out of the Copa del Rey by third division Cultural Leonesa. They are fourth in La Liga, 13 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid. Atletico will be missing key personnel against Liverpool such as record signing Joao Felix and Kieran Trippier, while striker Diego Costa is battling to be fit in time for Tuesday's game after a back injury he sustained in November.
Nevertheless she has her own interests for diverting on the approach, as calling off the season would allow her West Ham to probably stay up in the league for another year. Read the full story Video - Who wins the Havertz race, Bayern or Liverpool? - Euro Papers01:40 West Ham consider Anderson sale West Ham are considering the sale of Felipe Anderson when the transfer window eventually re-opens, according to the Mirror.
Posted at 74' Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Danny Batth. Posted at 74' Attempt blocked. Kyle Bartley (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Posted at 73' Hal Robson-Kanu (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 73' Foul by Tommy Smith (Stoke City).
Griffiths hat-trick sends Scotland message - Lennon Media playback is not supported on this device Leigh Griffiths: 'Top-class Celtic striker getting back to his best' Huge week for RangersIt wasn't pretty, but after three domestic games without a win and three players injured in the hours before the 1-0 victory at Ross County, any win will do for Rangers. It was a positive start to a huge week for the club, with Bayer Leverkusen visiting Ibrox on Thursday in the Europa League, while Celtic are looking to all but seal their ninth consecutive league title when they travel across the city on Sunday.
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Southend haven’t won any of their last eight league games but did manage to secure a win in the EFL Trophy last time out, beating Wimbledon 3-1, while Oxford were also successful in that particular competition as they ran out 4-1 winners away at Crawley Town.
So to follow that up was amazing. At that point, playing like that with Lubo coming in, we felt we were going to win the league. He was just standing there eating a burger'While Rangers would bounce back to claim not only the title but complete the domestic treble, the 5-1 derby win was just the start for Moravcik, who would go on to become a Celtic idol. But immediately after his Old Firm starring role, he was able to drift off into the Glasgow night a relative unknown.
Chelsea have won five of their last six matches against Newcastle. Newcastle have failed to win any of their last five matches in all competitions. Chelsea have made unbeaten start to 2020 (two wins, one draw). Chelsea travel to Newcastle to take on the Magpies in the Premier League this weekend. The Blues remain in fourth place in the English top flight while their opponents loiter in midtable obscurity, 13 points behind in 13th place.
The 25-year-old has scored six goals in his last 15 games, including two against League One side Oxford in the Carabao Cup. Guardiola has picked Sterling at least 14 more times than any other player during his time at City. He feels the winger's "standards are quite similar" and there are "no doubts" over Sterling's overall contribution. Asked what could ease the fixture burden, the City boss replied: "Fewer games, fewer competitions, fewer teams.
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Atromitos have been in decent form recently with 2 wins and 1 loss. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 7 goals in the last 5 league matches. On the road they have managed to win 2 and lose 3 of their last 5 league games.
Constant changes to the match day squads left players unsettled and some even aired their dissatisfaction publicly. Being eight points off safety and with nine matches to go, Bremen have a lot to do but will be without the suspended Davy Klaasen in this game. Defensively, Bremen have been the worst in the league this season; they have conceded 55 goals and have not done well in attack either.
Filip Krovinovic replaces Hal Robson-Kanu. Posted at 84' Attempt missed. Matheus Pereira (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Romaine Sawyers. Posted at 83' Attempt blocked. Jayden Stockley (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Johnson with a cross. Posted at 82' Corner, Preston North End.
He got the shot away, but strikes the outside of the near post! 45' Double change! Zidane has rung the changes for the start of the second half. Vinicius and Vazquez are coming on for Real Madrid. Will that help change the game for the home side? They desperately lacked width in the first half. GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid: The breakthrough! Real Madrid have taken the lead in the Derbi and it's Benzema! Mendy burst into the box and crosses into the middle for the French striker who took it first time and slammed a finish past Oblak and into the back of the net! KEY STATS Ferland Mendy made his first assist in 18 appearances for Real Madrid since signing from Lyon in the summer.
Meanwhile, after some exciting summer arrivals, Reading were hoping to perhaps be part of the play-off picture come May but that doesn't look at all likely now. Indeed, The Royals haven't functioned well as a unit in the action we've seen so far and come into the game a disappointing 18th and just 5 points above the drop zone.
Malaga B manager Sergio Pellicer will act as first-team coach until a new appointment is made. Sanchez had previously said he had been blackmailed over the video prior to it being published. Spanish police are investigating Sanchez's allegation. A 41-year-old man was detained on Friday for illegally sharing the video online, Spanish police said, adding that the man was released after questioning. Malaga, who reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2013, are currently 16th in the Spanish Segunda Division, just one point above the relegation zone.
Posted at 80' Foul by Felix Klaus (VfL Wolfsburg). SubstitutionPosted at 79' Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Giovanni Reyna replaces Thorgan Hazard. Goal!Posted at 78' Goal! VfL Wolfsburg 0, Borussia Dortmund 2. Achraf Hakimi (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jadon Sancho following a fast break. Posted at 75' Attempt missed.
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Norwich sat deep, but Everton did not have the enough ideas to open them up, either in broken play or at any of their seven corners. Of their 18 shots, Everton only managed seven on target, although Cantwell's opener for Norwich roused them, with Sigurdsson trying his luck on three occasions within a few minutes. But with their next three games against Leicester, Liverpool and Chelsea coming inside the next two weeks, this defeat against the side that were the Premier League's back-markers looks like an opportunity for progress missed.
Two of Serie A’s big strugglers this season are going head to head on Sunday, with both in desperate need of three points. Will Brescia be able to pull off a result on the road, or are we going to see Sampdoria boosting their survival hopes with three points at their own ground?
The former Manchester United player felt ill during his side's defeat to Valencia on December 10 and has since gone through extensive medical tests. The Amsterdam side disclosed on Saturday that Blind had been "diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation" and will miss the side's mid-season training camp in January.
I was developing bit by bit. Mbappe is already in his peak at 20. Insigne ruled out of Liverpool crunch clash Napoli have been dealt yet another blow with the news that Lorenzo Insigne out of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfield. The winner will seal qualification for the round of 16, while the loser will be vulnerable to a late charge from third-placed Red Bull Salzburg.
