A lot of games are still to be played, with Fulham, Bournemouth, Blackburn Rovers and West Brom all battling it out for automatic promotion, but they could still find themselves in the play-off places come May.
They have at least belatedly modernised their structure behind the scenes, making John Murtough, previously head of football development, their first-ever football director while former midfielder Darren Fletcher has come in as technical director.
After a goalless first half, Ziyech received the ball 20 yards from goal on the right hand side and, turning inside on his left foot, hit a curling and dipping effort starting well wide of the target before swerving into the top corner.
Barcelona, however, are over 1.3 billion euros in debt and lost close to 500 million euros last year alone, casting serious doubt on how they could possibly finance the deal - be it this month or in the summer.
I will be sad if we lose a game not being ourselves. But if we are who we are and the opponent can win - it's ok.
Ireland lie in fourth place in Group A after Tuesday's 1-1 home draw with Serbia, a full 11 points adrift of leaders Portugal, nine behind the Serbs and four adrift of Luxembourg with just three games to play.
But as a team, we've been nowhere near good enough. As far as I know, there is some investigation going on from Leeds United, Rangnick said.
It was James who played the ball into his path for the opening goal against Everton, his fifth assist of the season.
Midfielders: Javier Akapo (Ibiza Islas Pitiusas, Spain), Alex Balboa (Deportivo Alaves, Spain), Ruben Belima, Federico Bikoro (both Hercules), Jannick Buyla (Gimnastic Tarragona, Spain), Santiago Eneme (Nantes, France), Pablo Ganet (Real Murcia, Spain), Jose Machin (Monza, Italy), Josete Miranda (Niki Volos, Greece).
Teemu Pukki scored 10 goals in the Euro 2020 qualifiers, that's eight more than any other Finnish player (Fredrik Jensen, 2 goals).
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: It is very difficult today, at the end it was one of the best games we played, we created many chances to score and we had the possession but for sure it is very difficult to explain the way we started - I think the two goals are very difficult to comment.
He's still had a lot of games for him at a young age. He's very competitive and very serious about the goals he wants to reach.
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Options in midfield are limited by Paul Pogba's suspension but there is still the chance for Solskjaer to do something differently there - perhaps surprisingly Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay have not started a single game together this season.
Nagelsmann tested positive for the virus in October but recovered fully after four games out and made a return to the dugout for their 5-2 win over Benfica at the start of November.
Conte: Training ground time key; Kane the example for team-matesTottenham boss Antonio Conte: The space between games so we can work and not play every three days is helping us.
He continues to be questioned after magistrates authorised an extension until tomorrow (Wednesday 2 February).
“Following his latest disciplinary breach, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will no longer be our club captain,” the statement said.
For all the lingering uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the season and suggestions that a firebreak is needed to halt the spread of Omicron, Bielsa is ploughing ahead with his preparations for Arsenal's visit to Elland Road, live on Sky Sports.
However, it appears that has long been forgotten and Sarri could make a move for Kepa with a loan transfer most likely.
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But it was a mistake from Thiago, which led to Shelvey's surprise opener, when his clearance fell to the Newcastle midfielder, who clipped passed an unsighted Alisson from 20 yards.
Ronaldo stunner rescues point against ChelseaGet Sky Sports | Get NOW to stream big momentsDownload the Sky Sports appResults: Who do Man Utd fans want out?However, results have been disappointing under Rangnick, with United currently sixth in the Premier League, five points behind Arsenal in the fourth and final Champions League spot for next season as the campaign draws to a close.
The Bees had only conceded seven goals in their first eight games in the competition, and only conceded more than once on occasion.This will be Eddie Howe's first game in charge of Newcastle.
“We can look at it from different angles, but it was harsh in my own opinion – a yellow card would have been fair.
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I can't wait to feel the atmosphere again in the stadium, but I am old enough to separate my emotions into the focus I need to perform with the team.
He opened the scoring after just two minutes, stretching at close range to direct Robertson's centre past Alex McCarthy during a frenzied opening in which both sides had chances.
Milan have been Italian champions 18 times but not since 2010-11 and this victory means they have won 12 of 16 league games this season.
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This explanation makes the players exempt because when you propose something that the players aren't able to take forward, they lose culpability.
The Watkins effort came courtesy of a woeful first touch from Victor Lindelof, who was partnering Raphael Varane in the absence through injury of Harry Maguire and Phil Jones.
Newcastle are reportedly growing in confidence that they can sign Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid to become their first signing of the January transfer window.
Indeed, almost every player in the Blues squad is understood to have tested positive for coronavirus, with centre-back Andreas Christensen the last to have been forced into self-isolation.
We've seen some special goals from him where he's scored from nothing, but he's had injuries and is getting on a bit, so I don't see that happening too often anymore.
Southampton remain in 15th place, but are now six points clear of the drop zone despite having not won in their last six games, drawing three.
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One would hope that things settle now under Ralph Rangnick and in the past couple of games, we have been better - nothing exciting, but more organised, which I think was the issue before.
On Tierney's performance: You don't need a ref that helps you. You need a ref who is clear and objective. In three decisive decisions, he was once right and that was with Robbo, and twice wrong. All three were against us.
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But a lapse in concentration in defence would cost them dearly when, in the 68th minute, Kouyate was waiting in anticipation to lift the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper Jesus Owono following a mix-up whilst attempting to clear a corner delivery.
Lautaro was an unused substitute at the weekend but the Argentine took advantage of a break in play during the first half to have a word with his regular strike partner.
United midfielder Fred records more pressures per game than any other player from the clubs, followed by Edinson Cavani - whose pressing abilities all over the pitch have been widely lauded over the past week.
Without a doubt, Toni Conceicao will look to the ex-Porto frontman to be decisive yet again against the seven-time winners.
If Messi and Ronaldo’s decline prompts a rethink on what constitutes a good football player, this can only be good thing. This could be reflected in the sort of players that are pushed forward for the Ballon d’Or in the coming years. Goalscorers might not be the only ones considered for individual prizes. Maybe one day, a goalkeeper might even win the Ballon d’Or for the first time since 1963.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down the severity of Thiago Alcantara’s injury, saying the midfielder will not miss the remainder of the season.
Hosking is convinced there are no further barriers to the club being taken over, and he has called on the three interested parties to now present their best and final offers.
Pogba is thinking 'shall I leave?' And Harry Maguire as captain is trying to control this lot saying, 'I don't like what I'm seeing'.
For the fans, myself included, this was a bittersweet moment. We were, of course, relieved our club had been saved (again) but Eriksson's departure following the takeover brought home to us that the dream really was over.
The points are important for the confidence of our fans and for ourselves and to believe in the work that we are doing every day.
