I can't open my heart and express how it feels but every day I am living my dream. As a young boy growing up in Nigeria, Odion Ighalo had to save up his lunch money in order to watch his beloved Manchester United on TV at the weekend. Now 30, he is a United player, having signed for his boyhood club on loan until the end of the season from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January. Since then, Ighalo has scored three goals in eight appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, and enjoyed his first Manchester derby victory on Sunday.
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Burton vs Fleetwood predictions for Saturday’s League 1 fixture at Pirelli Stadium. Can the hosts make it three home league wins on the bounce? Read on for our free League 1 predictions and betting tips.
Liverpool huffed and puffed against Everton, and we saw a few things that we suspected already. Takumi Minamino is a work in progress, the Reds miss Andy Robertson at left-back, and they can be short of a spark in attack when Mohamed Salah is absent. Salah will play in this game though, and that is one of the reasons I think Liverpool will win. I am expecting to see at least another 25% from the Reds, and even if they don't play well, I don't see Palace scoring.
United have already decided not to sign Ighalo permanently, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like him for the rest of the season, given they are still in three competitions and could play up to 18 games in just over two months. A lifelong United fan who has scored four goals in eight appearances for the club, Ighalo wants to stay at Old Trafford if possible. However, negotiations with Shanghai have proved difficult, with the Chinese Super League club insistent the player returns as planned.
In this moment, I don't see reason why Shakhtar cannot win in this match from Ukraine Premier league and I think that they will do it very very easy. Ok, I respect Desna, because that is pretty good team who is have very good defense, but Shakhtar is played almost perfect match against Dynamo Kiev and beat big rival 3-1 in first round after break of Corona and they will surely continue that way and this time. It is very real and ok to expect something like that. Asian Handicap on home team is very good option here, really is.
As a United fan, I've noticed it more at away games where there is this resentment about the difficulty of getting away tickets. This 'tourist racism' is a new manifestation and Asian fans are often seen as an easy target because there is this stereotypical perception that we're passive and won't fight back. Now I'm seeing that apply to south-east Asian fans too when there are large groups of fans coming from overseas.
It's the environment he's in and it has caught hold of him. Spurs have lost their last four matches in all competitions and are in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification after reaching the final last season. The FA is looking into the incident and has asked the club and the player for their observations.
The final minutes were tough. Granada made us defend a lot in the second half. Gareth Bale was once again an unused substitute as Real scored twice in six first-half minutes before the hosts hit back. Gareth Bale was an unused substitute against GranadaSkipper Sergio Ramos made a crucial clearance off the line to deny Ramon Azeez a dramatic equaliser in the closing stages. Wales forward Bale, who has been at Real since 2013, has started just 12 La Liga matches this season.
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Juniors and Lafnitz will face each other in the upcoming match in the 2. Liga in Austria. FC Juniors this season have the following results: 6W, 4D and 6L. Meanwhile Lafnitz have 6W, 6D and 4L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Iniesta rolled back the years with a midfield masterclass, setting up Ogawa's first with a perfectly weighted pass from inside his own half that allowed his team mate to lift the ball over goalkeeper Farizal Marlias. JDT levelled through Safawi Rasid's penalty in the 27th minute after Thomas Vermaelen handled, but Vissel were back in front a minute later when Furuhashi stroked his effort home from outside the area.
Burton travel to take on Peterborough at Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as they go in search of a fourth away win (in the league) this season. The hosts will be looking to enhance what is already a pleasing home record.
You look for ability when they are really young but now it's all about the mental attitude," said Owen. He has grown into his frame, he won't get much quicker now so it's all about what's going on between the ears. As long as he keeps going on this path at the right club that have nurtured so many youngsters, you would think all is in place. There is no question he will be a top player for a long time.
The referee blew and it's just unlucky - the goal was offside anyway and what happened after that was just handbags. Birmingham City head coach Pep Clotet told BBC WM 95. I understand the referee can stop the game at any time but we kept playing, they kept playing and the Middlesbrough bench stormed the pitch to try and stop the game.
Man United have been winning at half-time and full-time in six of their last eight matches in all competitions. Aston Villa have failed to win their last nine Premier League matches. Man United are unbeaten in 16 games in all competitions. Aston Villa have only scored two goals in their last seven Premier League games.
SubstitutionPosted at 87' Substitution, Oxford United. Daniel Agyei replaces Tariqe Fosu-Henry. Posted at 87' Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Posted at 86' Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Elliott Moore. Posted at 86' Attempt blocked.
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Rochdale improved after the break but Brazilian forward Joelinton increased Newcastle's lead with his first goal since 25 August before Williams pulled a goal back with a shot which went in off the post. Media playback is not supported on this device Migual Almiron adds a third for Newcastle in the FA Cup third round The presence of Ashley was significant.
One of Sampdoria’s rare wins this season came in the last round at Crotone. That was also a rare victory on the road in this competition, as it’s Samp’s only away victory in the Coppa Italia across their last 13 games in this competition. After that poor run on the road, they should be worried for this trip to Cagliari, who have scored 22 goals in nine matches at home in the Coppa.
Luis Alberto fired Lazio in front with a low shot from the edge of the area in the 18th minute and set up the second for Joaquin Correa three minutes later as the hosts extended their unbeaten Serie A run to 21 games. Bologna had two goals disallowed in the second half, one for handball and then one for offside following a VAR review.
That late goal has given Porto hopes of reaching the last sixteen of the Europa League. Home form has been good in the Europa League this season, though they are yet to keep a clean sheet. Bayer Leverkusen are in top form at present and will hope to get on the scoresheet to boost their hopes of making it to the next round. Their away form is good and the bet here is on both teams to score.
It's not exactly been a fruitful last month or so for Reims, who're now without a win in Ligue 1 since mid-October. That said, despite not being able to get their noses in front, they've not been easy to beat, losing just one of their last five.
With an impressive 25 points from 13 matches, Boca head into this gameweek top of the table and confidence can certainly be high coming into the game, particularly given their home strength. Gustavo Alfaro's men have won 10 of their last 15 league games at La Bombonera and if they play to their maximum in this fixture; that should become 11 from 16.
The former Real Betis and Las Palmas coach was chosen for his devotion to the attacking ideas of Barca's spiritual Godfather Johan Cruyff, although he has never lifted a major trophy as a manager, a record he is keen to put right. I have already told the players that I am getting on and I don't have much time to lose," added Setien, the oldest coach in the Spanish top flight.
Paper Round's view: It's a clever way of structuring a payment to their star player. Sporting have probably accepted that Fernandes will leave soon. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both held interest in the Portuguese over the summer, but Spurs' bid - which activated the bonus payment - was eventually rejected.
We had a great second half and made the chances to win but it was a draw. Everyone wants to move forward, everyone wants to win, we put in good performances at home. Atletico, who host Liverpool in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, were able to bring on striker Alvaro Morata in the second half for his comeback from a muscle injury.
One of the biggest improvements made by Reading in recent weeks has been the level of defending. They've conceded just one goal in their last five, while they went four games without conceding prior to beating Fulham by two goals to one on New Year's Day.
Nordsjaelland is a tough team to play with at their home. They are playing solid at home this season, with 14 points from 7 games, which is the 8th best record in the whole league. That will have to continue if they want to prove that they are favorites here. Looking at some negative things, they have some injuries, but no matter what, they will still have to make necessary stops and try to win this game in front of their home fans.
Celtic vs Rennes predictions ahead of this Europa League clash on Thursday night. The Bhoys are hoping to wrap up top spot in this group with a game to spare. Can they see off the bottom side? Read on for our free Europa League predictions and betting tips.
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Brentford won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 in the last 5 rounds. They have 47 points after 28 rounds ranked 5th in the rankings. The top competition is very intense. With the decline of the two leading teams, West Bromwich, Leeds opened the opportunity to chase for the team behind. At this time of the season things are still very difficult to predict. Brentford understands that and they need to maintain the score to get a place in the top of the rankings.
this is an easy win for porto considering the head to head between the two teams I expect porto to score 3 or more goals because they expect beneficial to may be slip up against sporting. Porto has been so good at home this season the only team I think that can challenge them is beneficial in this league but other teams are wank to be honest. Sporting is no more a bigger team and they may lose some of their big names like fernandes this season but benfica remains a threat having strengthened their midfield with Weigl from Dortmund.
This is one very interesting duel from Belgium second league who will be played today and I believe in at least three goals here, maybe with some luck and more than that. So, Virton is team who is after big problems, in this moment in excellent form and they are won in last two matches, 2-0 and 3-1. Lokeren, on the other side, is team who is trying to back in elite league, where they were for many many seasons. They are in bad shape and in this match, they are enter after 0-4 in last round. Yes, over is ok.
However both Abraham and James are no closer to signing on. Paper Round’s view: Abraham has been Chelsea’s most impressive young player this season, with no little competition. He has forced Olivier Giroud to spend the season on the sidelines and the club are expected to sign a replacement. That might be a decisive factor in Abraham’s reluctance to sign up to a new deal until he knows who is competition is going to be at Stamford Bridge.
The away team are used to playing in low scoring matches and the home team have also seen some of their own low scoring matches as well. With the away team they have seen 3 matches in their past 5 where only 1 goal was scored. So it is not uncommon to see low amounts of goals and only 1 team scoring in their matches. They are good at defending well at times and really do like to slow down their matches where possible. Can see this match not having many good chances and even shots on target for both teams
Unbeaten in 10 league matches, of which they've won 5, Colchester are in strong shape and will make this trip with confidence high. Having scored an average of 1.45 goals a game in the league this term, The U's are one of the most potent outfits in the division and will be hoping to use their firepower to secure maximum points on Saturday.
He has won major trophies in all of Europe's top five leagues - including an FA Cup with Chelsea. He is under pressure at Napoli after seven games without a win - with problems between club president Aurelio de Laurentiis and the players creating headlines. Erik ten HagCurrent job: Ajax head coachPrevious teams managed: Go Ahead Eagles, UtrechtMajor trophies won: Eredivisie, Dutch Cup, Dutch Super CupThe 49-year-old Dutchman is a hot property after leading an exhilarating Ajax to the Champions League semi-final last season - his first full campaign in charge.
Posted at 85' Tom Lawrence (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 85' Foul by Charlie Goode (Northampton Town). SubstitutionPosted at 84' Substitution, Derby County. Martyn Waghorn replaces Chris Martin. Goal!Posted at 84' Goal! Derby County 4, Northampton Town 2. Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Posted at 83' Penalty conceded by Curtis Davies (Derby County) after a foul in the penalty area.
Schalke have not won any of their last eight matches in the Bundesliga. Augsburg have not won any of their last six matches in the Bundesliga. Schalke have won four of their last six fixtures against Augsburg. Two bottom-dwellers of the form table meet this weekend when Schalke, without a victory in eight matches, host Augsburg, who have not won any of their last six matches.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. BookingPosted at 85' Pape Diop (Eibar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 84' Martin Braithwaite (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 84' Foul by Pape Diop (Eibar). SubstitutionPosted at 83' Substitution, Eibar. Sebastián Cristóforo replaces Edu Expósito. Posted at 82' Offside, Barcelona.
Assisted by Isaac Hayden. Posted at 85' Attempt saved. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Danny Rose. Posted at 85' Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Jeff Hendrick. Posted at 85' Attempt blocked. Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
The DFB said on Friday that following the offensive chants at their Bundesliga game on Dec. Dortmund 50,000 euros ($54,295. The enforcing of the suspended (2018) sanction means that Dortmund will play all its games in Hoffenheim in all competitions for the coming two seasons without its fans," the DFB said in a statement.