We interrupt your coverage of the here and now to bring you a delightful slice of how things were. Not a day goes by we don't miss Dimitar Berbatov, and all those Dimitar Berbatov things he used to do.
Read on for the Magic Man's latest skysports.com column... I was at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and Newcastle are better than I thought.
No extension to his deal has been agreed, sparking speculation regarding a possible sale in January, but Arteta is eager to avoid being dragged into a debate regarding his plans.
The tongue in cheek comment doing the rounds on social media was that this wasn’t a bad display from a player who came just seventh in the recent Ballon d’Or voting. Indeed, many believe Salah is currently the best footballer on the planet and this was further evidence of his brilliance as his two-goal blast saw him deliver on the big stage yet again.
Callum Robinson's first club goal for over three months helped a Covid-19-hit West Brom to a hugely deserved 1-0 win against struggling Reading at The Hawthorns.
The longer the game went on, the more his quality shone through. Any hope for Norwich?On the face of it, this looks like a typical City victory where the opposition can take little from it.
If he goes to another club, and he goes a few games without scoring, he might not play the next game.
He has proved himself to be the present and future for Barca, becoming an integral part of the Blaugrana defence, the club said in a statement.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Paul Pogba is set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season. The 28-year-old French international is out of contract at the end of the season and has long been linked with Real Madrid, and United do not anticipate offering the World Cup winner a new deal so that he can link up with the Spanish side in the summer,
Playing at Kirkby, the Reds made a strong start to the tie when they took the lead through Luke Chambers.
After signing her new contract, Kelly told City's website: I'm over the moon to finally put pen to paper on a new deal.
At the other end, Lewis Grabban - brought into the side over Zinckernagel - had a one-on-one chance saved down low by Luton's James Shea.
He wants to play every single minute of every match. Once that attitude goes, Ronaldo goes. But, of course, it also puts pressure on the manager.
“It was a deserved win but hard work,” Tuchel told the BBC. “We have concerns for injured players. We let Callum Hudson-Odoi play 90 minutes after Covid. Thiago Silva got injured. N’Golo Kante is injured. Mateo Kovacic is playing after injury and Covid without any preparation and training.
It will also be interesting to see the reaction of competing bids, led by former chairman Andy Appleby and ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.
It was a lot to deal with but, for the time, I would say it was a really good learning process for me. It provided a lesson in man-management too.
And will Ten Hag want to build his side around a player who turns 38 in February, no matter how talented? United are a side who need a complete rebuild. Rangnick almost said as much earlier this week when asked what positions they were strong enough in. Goalkeeper was the answer.
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However, in 2018, Cesena were deducted three points for repeated infringements of the plusvalenza regulations.
But they were fortunate to draw with Southampton with some of the chances they had, and they'd lost 9-0.
I thought Chelsea were bullied a bit in their defeat by Everton last weekend, which was strange to see. Thomas Tuchel's side are usually physically strong and difficult to play against, but not at Goodison Park.
Shortly after, Kane finally opened his Premier League account for the season and it took a VAR intervention to do so.
“It's not about individual players. A defensive performance is a team performance, and an offensive performance is a team performance.
I feel so lucky to have been on the pitch and for her to jump into my arms when she scored, I felt really emotional for her. The praise is understandably mutual.
“I am very grateful to the club that they have brought me in this summer. I hoped that with my return to the Netherlands, the fun in football would return. Unfortunately, that has not turned out to be so easy, partly because I don't feel comfortable in football culture. Still, I have adapted to it for a long time and sometimes closed it off. I don't want that anymore and that's why I'm done with it now.
We're all buzzing and it would be fantastic. Earlier on Wednesday, Al Sadd CEO Turki Al-Ali acknowledged the arrival of Barcelona's officials, but insisted the club do not want to let Xavi leave.
Diallo was signed by Manchester United in a deal worth £37.2m from Atalanta and has made nine appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal.
Milan, who are now three games without a win in the Italian top flight, remain second, but leaders Napoli can build a three-point advantage by beating Lazio at 19:45 GMT.
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It has been a long couple of months, the 23-year-old said post-match. It is tough to not be able to play and doing what I love and help my team.
What teams around Burnley and around us [in the Premier League table] will think in terms of the integrity of the league, I don’t know. Clearly, in this case, it is a surprise that we have to play this game.
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He also believes it gives national teams more chances to qualify, although the likelihood is the same teams would simply play in World Cups more often, if they entered.
He is a player on another level, said Guardiola after the win at Villa Park. It was a very slow start from the Foxes as Southampton out-played them in the first period.
He struck on a tight angle, with the ball firing just wide and taking a graze off Pope's fingertips on the way through.
United head into the match as underdogs but are still fighting for a spot in the top four after another trophyless season.
I had him for a number of years with the national team. Even as a manager, I get excited when he's out there playing his football.
Things could have been different had Dowell taken either of his first-half chances for Norwich. First he lobbed over from Mathias Normann's pass and then he sliced over from Teemu Pukki's cut-back.
I was scouting people like Milinikovic-Savic at Vojvodina before he went on to do what he did, he says. Genk took him, but I watched him three times and pushed for it. Unfortunately, when those higher up watched him live, he had a rare bad game.
Sources say that Cristiano Ronaldo was so furious with the result that he was in his car less than 10 minutes after the final whistle.
It is a pragmatic and rational way to cope with the unprecedented situation of being a manager with the full support of the board but holding less authority than the players.
Eight Wales players are one yellow card away from suspension. They are Chris Gunter, James Lawrence, Ethan Ampadu, Joe Allen, Joe Morrell, Harry Wilson, Sorba Thomas and Aaron Ramsey.
Goals from Hayley Raso and Vicky Losada extended the lead to see City swap places with Brighton to move fifth in the table.
Chelsea could be facing further departures in defence this summer, with Cesar Azpilicueta, the captain, and Andreas Christensen also seeing their contract expire this summer.
A deep free-kick handed the striker the chance to volley from an acute angle, but Etheridge read the attempt and tipped it around a post.
The old Plough Lane was Wimbledon's home from 1912-1991 Evidently, the standard of player improved as they went up the leagues. But their stadium did not.
Scotland, Ukraine or Wales will face England, Iran and USA in the Qatar World Cup later this year. The tournament takes place from 21 November to 18 December.
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