Liverpool came from behind to defeat Newcastle as Virgil van Dijk, Divock Origi and Sadio Mane overturned Dwight Gayle's first-minute goal. The champions finish 18 points clear of Pep Guardiola's side, who still hold the record for the largest top-flight winning margin, having ended the 2017-18 campaign 19 points ahead of runners-up Manchester United. Kevin de Bruyne scored twice - and also equalled Thierry Henry's long-held record for the most assists in a single Premier League season - with goals too for Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez.
Nevertheless congratulations are due to Liverpool, who have had the most magnificent season. I also believe that special merit should be given to James Milner and Jordan Henderson. Both have proven to be superb professionals over the years and a credit to the game. It's for this reason I would like to see James Milner win the PFA Player of the Year award and Jordan Henderson Footballer of the Year.
Walter Ferretti fc will lock their horns with Las Sabanas fc in their second leg encounter, the home team won their first leg encounter by two goals to one. The home team are currently ranked at third place in the table and they have drawn their last home game against Real Madrid which ended with each scoring two goals while the visitors are looks very poor at away games they have lost their last away game by conceding five goals against Ocotal. The host lost only one home game against Real Esteli by four goals to one. I think to give +2.25 away team is the best prediction.
The home side go into this final game of the regular season a couple of points behind sixth placed Juventus Managua. The top six go into the play-offs and Chinandega have to win this match and hope that Juventus Managua lose at bottom-of-the-table Sabanas. Chinandega are in terrible form coming into this game, having lost their last three league games and conceding eight goals, while scoring just once themselves.
Shane Long (Southampton) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross. Posted at 70' Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Fabian Schär. Posted at 70' Attempt blocked. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Posted at 69' Danny Ings (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
We had 24 hours less recovery time than both those teams. That is a big advantage. After some testing times recently, the last week has given Solskjaer plenty to smile aboutAt the final whistle at Etihad Stadium, he shook Guardiola's hand, then made sure he greeted every City player in exactly the same way before heading over to join his players in front of the supporters who had earlier chanted his name.
20% of De Graafschap’s home games and 30% of Utrecht Jong’s away games have seen exactly 4 goals scored, which ties in well with our prediction for a 3-1 final scoreline in favour of De Graafschap on Friday. A majority of De Graafschap’s wins have been obtained with a margin of 2 goals or more (6 wins) while a majority of Utrecht Jong’s defeats had a margin of 2 goals or more (5 defeats), which makes our 3-1 final scoreline look even more credible.
A win on Thursday would allow them to travel to face Goias at the weekend pressure free and in their current shape, you'd have to fancy them to get it. Indeed, the side have now won 7 of their last 9 matches and are typically excellent at home, securing wins in 4 of their last 5 matches there.
On the evening when the European champions were expected to complete the best sequence in the history of English football's top-flight with a 19th straight league victory, they were instead hammered 3-0 by the team lying one from bottom. Earlier Chelsea earned a late draw 2-2 at Bournemouth with two goals from their predatory defender Marcos Alonso and West Ham United moved out of the drop zone with a 3-1 win over Southampton after protests outside the London Stadium.
Since his debut for Fulham in February 2018, Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored 40 goals in all competitions, 28 more than any other player at the club. The striker leads the way in the Golden Boot chase in the Championship this season, while he hit another goal in their 2-1 victory over Leeds at the weekend. He has nine goals in 10 games for club and country, while he buried a hat-trick against Luton earlier this season.
Brazilian playmaker Kaka was imperious, and set up a terrific goal for Hernan Crespo. On the stroke of half-time, Kaka's feint after receiving the ball from Andrea Pirlo took him away from Steven Gerrard. But, rather than hold on to the ball, his next touch was a glorious nudge into the path of Crespo, who had peeled off the shoulder of the last man. The Argentina striker held his nerve when keeper Jerzy Dudek charged out, dinking the ball over the Poland international to deliver what should have been a hammer blow to Liverpool's Champions League hopes.
Pre-match talk was not only about Liverpool setting such a record but also whether they could match the Arsenal "Invicibles" achievement of going an entire season unbeaten. Few would have expected both of those records to be torn apart by a Watford side that started the day in the relegation zone and had not won in their five previous outings. Liverpool's 3-0 loss was the biggest margin of defeat for a side starting the day top of the Premier League since November 2015But that is exactly what happened.
The Independent reports that a "World Cup-style" setup, of camps for teams in the midlands and London, could allow them to play the league's remaining fixtures over June and July despite the coronavirus pandemic. Games would likely be played behind closed doors, and keeping teams in isolation would go some way to minimising the chance of infection.
That pattern is followed across football's other major leagues, with Transfermarkt estimating around £9bn has been wiped off the value of players globally. Top 10 Premier League squad values according to TransfermarktCurrent valueDifferenceManchester City£917m-£224mLiverpool £870m-£205mTottenham £629m-£148mChelsea £612m -£134mManchester United£582m -£136mArsenal £521m-£114mEverton £367m -£87mLeicester £363m-£90mWolves £267m -£62mWest Ham £258m-£58mWill transfer fees drop in reality?Though these figures are estimates, the prospect of transfer fees dropping significantly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is likely.
Lisbon's Santa Maria hospital, providing the wards with 10 beds each, ventilators, heart monitors, infusion pumps and syringes, the hospital said in a statement. In Porto, the country's second biggest city, the Portuguese pair will equip one ward at the Santo Antonio hospital with 15 intensive care beds, much-needed ventilators, monitors and other equipment.
It’s fair to say that the new man is starting from a significantly lower base. To take an example at random, here’s the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust: "There are obviously concerns about how José and our Club’s Executive Board will work together, and we are sure all fans would appreciate greater clarity on how the Club sees this relationship operating in practice.
Neville made six changes to the side with Ellie Roebuck, Chloe Kelly and Bethany England all starting the match and the England manager was impressed with his youngsters. I thought Bethany England was fantastic in the first half and could have had a goal for herself," he added. What you saw from Chloe Kelly is that she can play at this level, what you saw from Ellie Roebuck is that she is continuing her progression, and this is her level and Lauren Hemp was just born to play at this level.
Before giving fouls, he had a job killing fowlSomething unexpected we learn about Dean is that, in the early days of his career, he had a second job in a poultry factory - "a fowl job" he quips. When I was shift manager we ended up killing 140,000-odd chickens a day," he tells the boys. And he juggled this with his officiating. I basically had to go in at six o'clock, do my shift until two o'clock, get my bag, drive to Carlisle, Hartlepool, Scunthorpe or wherever, referee, get back in at three o'clock in the morning and go straight back into work at six o'clock," he explains.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Chelsea 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Posted at 90'+4' Serge Aurier (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Marcos Alonso (Chelsea). Posted at 90'+2' Offside, Chelsea. Antonio Rüdiger tries a through ball, but Willian is caught offside. Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur). Posted at 90'+1' Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Camarasa leaves Palace Victor Camarasa's loan at Crystal Palace from Real Betis has been ended and he has joined Alaves on loan until the end of the season. If you weren't aware that Camarasa was at Palace that's because he only played five minutes in the Premier League this season. Norwich sign Rupp Norwich have signed midfielder Lukas Rupp from Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee.