There is an opportunity cost to being in the City starting line-up that does not exist in quite the same way if it is Anwar El Ghazi sat waiting on the bench.
Only returned from AFCON duty at midday on Thursday and given his marching orders just 16 minutes after coming off the bench following two needless fouls.
Takehiro Tomiyasu has added to that combativeness at right-back but it's Aaron Ramsdale who is setting the tone.
I don't suppose a seven-hour coach journey yesterday would have helped but Preston are a good side and you can't allow them to dictate the game at home because they have had very good home form and they move the ball well.
Aaron Lennon took advantage of a poor first touch from Eric Bailly to pull one back for the visitors with a clinical finish into the bottom corner.
I began to question whether I would ever play again and, if I were to play again, whether my performances would be as good.
Norway have not qualified for the finals of a World Cup since France 1998, while they have not reached a European Championship since 2000.
Team-mate Federico Chiesa, whose dad Enrico played with Buffon at Parma, says: I don't know if it's more strange for me to play with him, or vice versa.
His contract for this with the KNVB will run until the World Cup in 2026 and has now been signed by both parties. Van Gaal reveals he has prostate cancer Former Manchester United boss Van Gaal revealed he has cancer on a television show in the Netherlands called Humberto on Sunday evening while promoting a new documentary about his life.
Opposing a high-scoring game could therefore be of interest, and while they are the most prolific side in La Liga, six of Real Madrid's last seven matches in all competitions have seen under 2.5 goals.
With 20 minutes to play and the scores still level, Nkunku wasted a huge opportunity to put Leipzig ahead. He picked the ball up inside the box, cleverly took it around Allan McGregor and with the goal gaping, fired his effort high and wide.
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They are some young players in the squad who have to learn ahead of some big games coming up. Arsenal never got going.
Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has called for greater clarity on new coronavirus rules in Scottish football.
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After owner Moshiri declared public support for Benitez, Brands was always going to be in the firing line and it adds to the sense of unrest surrounding Everton's home meeting with Arsenal on Monday, where they are trying to stop a run of eight games without a victory.
This, Klopp says, is the strongest squad he has ever managed, and it will be fascinating to see how he manages it in the coming weeks and months. Liverpool have four big targets in their sights, and no fewer than 24 senior players vying for places. Difficult decisions await.
I'm very happy for him because he came into Afcon in good form. When he's playing, it's as if the whole country wants to make up for lost time and they want him to win.
We've had a good week on the training field. We need a reaction, it is my job to put the players in the right frame of mind.
You could tell towards the end of the game they were getting into it and they lifted us and we scored again to kill the game. Opta statsRepublic of Ireland have won three of their last four matches in all competitions (D1), as many as their previous 22 beforehand (W3 D11 L8).Republic of Ireland have scored 20 goals in 12 internationals in 2021, two more than they scored in 27 games across 2018, 2019 and 2020 combined before this (18 goals).Luxembourg have lost 10 of their last 13 matches (W3) in qualifying for major international tournaments (World Cup & EUROs), also losing six of their last seven such fixtures at home (W1).Republic of Ireland have kept a clean sheet in four consecutive internationals under a single manager for the first time since October 2011, a run of eight under Giovanni Trapattoni.Shane Duffy has scored three goals in his last six internationals, as many as his previous 33 for Republic of Ireland beforehand.
Not only does it keep a strong base, but it protects them in the transfer market from losing valuable players for free.
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Like many from the Sao Paulo area, he has Italian roots and that makes him qualified to play for Italy.
The latest results come as a number of Premier League bosses have spoken out on the impact Covid-19 cases are having on already stretched squads during the festive period.
New Zealand coach Hay: Qualifying still extremely toughNew Zealand coach Danny Hay was also proud that his team progressed through Oceania's qualification with a 100 per cent record but is under no illusions that getting to the World Cup finals remains a tough task.
Opta stats● Tottenham have won their last three Premier League home games against Norwich, more than they had in their first six against them in the competition (W2 D2 L2).
The hosts deservedly went ahead when Angel Correa ran through on goal and was tripped by Jesus Vallejo in the box. The referee went to the VAR monitor after initially waving away Atleti’s protests and gave a penalty. Yannick Carrasco stepped up and scored confidently, putting them ahead.
Venezia were reduced to 10 men when defender Michael Svoboda was sent off for handling the ball on the line, with Hernandez dispatching the spot-kick to complete a comfortable victory.
Antonio Conte explained the importance of Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris to his side, recalling a story he was told that you can “make a mistake about your wife but not your goalkeeper or striker”.
Jude Bellingham is making phenomenal progress at Borussia Dortmund. The 18-year-old has started every Bundesliga game this season, and already has five goal contributions, surpassing his total for 2020-21.
Going to games was a big part of me growing up and experiencing different cultures - for good and bad. When you go to games as a kid you meet so many fans from different walks of life, which is real eye opener, but sadly I experienced racism too.
It has not been a vintage season for De Bruyne so far, who is yet to register a single Premier League assist this term.
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Salah’s goal helped secure a 3-1 win that was nervier than expected, given the Magpies’ relegation troubles.
After leading Netherlands in the Olympic Games, it has been a quick turnaround to get ready for this important camp with England and the start of our 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Marshall was called into action when the Scotland international helped Jake Cooper's header from Scott Malone's corner over the crossbar.
We need to be more aggressive, all those things to get us over the line. Antonio said: We always believed that the result was never going to spiral [after Sevilla scored].
Tuchel's side have already qualified for the knockout stages but they must match or better Juventus' result against Malmo to go through as group winners.
Real Madrid have contacted super-agent Mino Raiola ahead of an ambitious plan to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. The Mail reveal that Los Blancos are ready to battle with Manchester City to sign the 21-year-old at the end of the season. Haaland has a £68-million release clause which becomes active in the summer and Real want to rebuild their Galactico reputation. The plan is to partner Haaland with the incoming Kylian Mbappe, who is looking likely to make his dream move to Madrid when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer.
