Relatively minor trophies can show to a group of players that they are capable of triumph, that the path they are on is the right one, and that their manager is worthy of their trust. Money and fear are no longer the same motivating factors they once were. The nebulous concepts of legacy and respect appear to do more. Showing players the value of victory could help Xavi turn a group of also-rans into next year’s champions. It is of course more complicated than that, but the process will be better served by letting Real coast to triumph this year to better challenge them next.
Despite only losing their lead in stoppage time against Brighton, they were second best for large parts to a team who pressed efficiently, passed intelligently and looked more confident than their supposed title-challenging rivals.
He is quickly becoming their most important player.Lewis Jones Gray sparks in sign of shrewd Everton business Jadon Sancho was eventually unleashed but at a sodden Old Trafford, another winger back in the Premier League from the Bundesliga really made his mark.
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Mura, who were only formed in 2012, forged ahead in the 11th minute as Horvat was set free down the right.
My focus is currently only on Ajax, but in football you never know, said Ten Hag. I don't want to rule anything out.
He was the third player to score four goals in a Premier League match for the Citizens, after Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero (x3).Man City's Kevin De Bruyne has assisted nine Premier League goals against Watford, his most against a single opponent in the competition.
Tottenham are concentrating their efforts on improving other areas of the team and there does not appear to be any viable new centre-backs on the market for them this month that may have allowed Tanganga to go.
Brighton and former Ajax defender Joel Veltman says Erik ten Hag is the perfect match for Manchester United, but must be given time to succeed.
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Any mistake would just be magnified, and everyone would be asking where Pickford was. What do England do when Maguire or John Stones are unavailable?
Our stance is that everyone, players, fans, teams, clubs, federations, governing bodies and governments must do more.
I was several times on my way to the airport and several times on my way back while I was driving called back because my test was not negative.
Real Sociedad and Villarreal are in hot pursuit of the Catalans and they will have to fight until the bitter end to hold on to their spot.
And then there was the pace, racing away from Matt Targett and Ezri Konsa to win Chelsea's second penalty.
We are on a good run at the moment, we push each other every day in training and results come in a match, the manager picks the 11 and ultimately we just work hard in training. When is the draw for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals?The quarter-final draw will take place live on Soccer AM this Saturday from 10.30am Hosts Fenners and Jimmy Bullard will be conducting the draw, which will be live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Soccer AM's YouTube channel and the EFL's Twitter account.
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It is not quite the start many fans were expecting after a runners-up finish last term preceded a stellar summer transfer window.
He was the most inexperienced City player on the pitch but turned in a man-of-the-match showing. I've just got to keep working hard.
At one point Arsenal were in the driving seat as United led 2-1 at Kingsmeadow, but the Blues fought back to triumph 4-2.
Portugal captain Ronaldo who is back at Old Trafford 12 years after concluding his first spell, has scored three goals in his opening two games for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Paul Pogba could be out for three months with a thigh injury, according to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
City, though, had other ideas, as they wanted to keep Roberts in house, though he would still be on the fringes in Manchester. Eventually he was sent out on loan in the summer 2018 to another CFG-owned side, La Liga minnows Girona.
Other names mentioned along the process have been Wayne Rooney, Roberto Martinez and Fabio Cannavaro as Everton look for their seventh permanent manager in six years.
They include seven counts of rape relating to four women, one of sexual assault and the latest charge, one of attempted rape involving a new complainant.
I'm not being daft or patriotic - I'm genuinely optimistic we can go the distance here and we have every capability in that team.
The Brazilian's shot took a slight nick off Foden which wrongfooted Sanchez and squirmed into the net.
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One or two years ago the first three players of the Ballon d'Or, apart from Salah who is slightly younger, were all 34 or older, Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's match against Burnley on Sunday.
When we played the first three games of the season we were killed with people saying, 'don't be naive - if you have that many players out, don't play with your kids'.
When you are in the camp of over 50, there is less to consider, the odds are more straightforward, it's a lot more straightforward decision.
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However on Tuesday night, two brilliant teams, perhaps the two best in the world right now, demonstrated just what they can do when they trust the desire to locate the goal and batter it, and neither of them need to come away with anything but a determination to prove themselves all over again next week.
It was at that stage, when Endrick was only 11, that rivals Palmeiras stepped up and sealed his signing.
Conor Gallagher is similarly inexperienced at senior level but his extraordinary engine would be invaluable in what is likely to be a gruelling schedule in Qatar.
At Bayern I played as a striker, as a winger, and there really wasn't a position for me, but then I came to Furth and started playing in the middle, and I think that was a very good decision. That's my favourite and best position.
Prutton predicts: 0-2 (Sky Bet odds) Luton vs Bristol City, Boxing Day 3pm - Live on Sky Sports Football Red ButtonIt's tricky to get too much of an indication of where Luton are at right now because they've had more than a fortnight off, but they looked pretty good in holding Fulham in their last game.
But Clarke had other ideas and smashed home with eight minutes to go after his first shot was blocked by goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.
The former Southampton defender has previously worked wonders with Swedish side Ostersunds FK and settled into British football as a manager with Swansea City in 2018-19.
A goal from Fred in the second half of the clash at Old Trafford was enough to see the Red Devils secure the three points in the first match under the new interim boss.
Klopp reacted to the complaints from the Arsenal coaching staff and said he is tired of coaches going after Mane.
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It's impossible, we don't have the players, Klopp said. We have to think we will get an extra case or two. We cannot just push it all through. The 26th and 28th, that's not possible. We would prefer to play but we need help with the fixtures.
Get Sky Sports - latest offersPremier League: Live games on Sky SportsHow to watch Premier League highlights this seasonLive football on Sky Sports this weekDean Smith will be looking to repeat that victory when his side entertain the Premier League title contenders on Saturday Night Football at 5.30pm.
Transfer Centre LIVE!Paper TalkJanuary transfer window 2022 datesArsenal fixturesThe latest players linked with an Arsenal exitWilliam Saliba has refused to reveal where he will be playing next season as he snubbed a question over his Arsenal future (The Sun, December 13).
Jesse Marsch led Red Bull Salzburg to two league and cup doubles before joining RB Leipzig Jesse Marsch has been sacked as RB Leipzig manager after just four months in charge.
