And despite appearing to be a risky decision which eventually paid off, Merson has nothing but admiration for the Spaniard regardless of the result.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says Harry Kane is totally involved in his project at the club after it appeared the striker would leave last summer.
Even if Boro had managed to win they still would have missed out on a play-off spot, with fifth-placed Sheffield United beating champions Fulham 4-0 and sixth-placed Luton overcoming Reading 1-0 to seal their top-six position.
Dan Jones of Deloitte's sports business group feels the way football has been rapidly forced to rethink its business model over the past 18 months could serve to see a lasting positive impact.
They did make an attempt to bolster the middle of the park, and were rejected by Conor Gallagher as he instead chose to join Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea, but for the most part they seemed content to sit on their hands, believing that the current squad could again lift itself to new heights.
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Marco Silva and Scott Parker's sides are the two leading scorers in the Championship this season We know we've got a massive challenge ahead against a very good side.
Barcelona have also held talks with another Spurs target, Franck Kessie, about a pre-contract agreement for the summer but nothing has been agreed with the player, contrary to some reports this week.
If you are a Newcastle United fan I think you are going to have to wait until this weekend. He came through Portugal and France before arriving in Spain and making his name there.
Following on from last night's cancelled Europa Conference game, Tottenham's game against Brighton at the weekend has
They have thrown the towel in. Keane slams 'shameful' Man Utd Sky Sports' Roy Keane: United gave up and in a derby, in any game, it's unforgivable.
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I am not afraid (to talk about becoming the next Manchester United manager) but please, if you have questions about Ajax, I am fine to answer them, or if you have questions about the final of the KNVB Cup (against PSV Eindhoven), I will answer them.
Academy product Hall, 17 impressed on his senior bow claiming that deserved assist for Lukaku, with Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Andreas Christensen and Hakim Ziyech all also finding the net.
Circumstances at Old Trafford are different. Rangnick has two wins and one draw from his first three matches with United
He was an unused substitute for Everton's defeat to Brighton on Sunday, with club captain and right-back Seamus Coleman playing in the left-back position.
It will be a tough game to play in three weeks but our full focus for now is on the Premier League and beating Watford on Saturday. 'Watford similar in style to us' This will be Rangnick's first managerial meeting against Watford and Roy Hodgson.
League leaders St Pauli are looking to return to the Bundesliga for the first time since 2011 It is always something special, says Tanja Hufschmidt from the HSV Talk podcast.
De Bruyne scored twice in City's 7-0 victory over Leeds United on Tuesday night in his first Premier League start since contracting the illness.
We were all down after being knocked out of the FA Cup, McFarland said. It was hard to deal with. I couldn't believe it or get it in my head at the time. We all wondered what he was talking about.
“We would like to extend our extreme gratitude to all Shels fans for their support over the past two years – especially considering the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on match attendance and families finances in some cases, said club CEO David O'Connor.
Andrews: Tenth-time lucky does have a nice ring to it. I think it's going to be ridiculously tight.
The 32-year-old Gabonese striker left the London club by mutual consent on January 31, transfer deadline day, and has agreed an 18-month deal with the Spanish club.
Arsenal need European football next season, they need to come back, hit the ground running when the fans are back and there needs to be a feel-good factor.
Despite Lukaku’s seven touches against Crystal Palace prompting Thomas Tuchel to declare this was “not the time to laugh”, the Chelsea boss did not hesitate in dropping the Belgian at Stamford Bridge.
ITV has four channels and an online video platform, ITV Hub, on which the games will also be available.
In every country I've managed - even at major tournaments - we sit down at the beginning of the year and the referees show us vision of things they'll be looking for.
The Reds, who have lifted the Carabao Cup this season, remain in the hunt for the Premier League title and the Champions League, and face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on 14 May.
Rooney left for Manchester United in 2004 and went on to spend 13 record-setting years at Old Trafford, becoming the Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer and a man with Premier League and Champions League winners’ medals to his name.
I don't believe there is any industry where its biggest entities donate at anywhere near that level to both their aspiring competitors and their community.
No sooner had the England forward trudged off with an injury issue than his replacement doubled the home side's advantage.
Get the right mix of experience and fresh faces With the World Cup coming just a year and a half on from the delayed Euros, there are likely to be less changes to Southgate's squad between the two tournaments than there otherwise may have been.
He has everything. He missed a bit of confidence this season. He struggled a bit but he knows what he can do. His mum and dad have to be so proud of him.
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Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United’s interim manager, is another reported admirer of Rudiger and is well known to his brother, who also acts as his agent. Chelsea remain keen to extend the 28-year-old’s contract, however, and he could still stay at Stamford Bridge.
I also thank him for making an economic effort. We are going to reverse this situation, but now he has made this effort. It has to be appreciated.
He's become their strongest defender in terms of form at this moment in time so he's definitely a player to keep an eye on.
The first shot on target did not come until close to the hour mark, when the home fans finally got off their seats. Dawson brilliantly blocked Timo Werner's effort before Kante and Chalobah had shots saved by Fabianski.
We sat down with him and we listened to what he wanted to do and what stage he is and we are prepared to do anything we can to help him.
Potter looked to his bench for inspiration and his changes took the game back in Brighton's favour with Gross making his mark.
Will they fall short because they just haven't got that striker, who's going to get those 25-30 goals for them?
When you play against a team like West Ham, you need to be careful. All the players did everything we planned so I'm very happy.
He's got no stick off the fans whatsoever and you have only got to look at the Christian Eriksen situation at Tottenham to know he's been a bit fortunate with that.
Pep Guardiola gives the credit to director of football Txiki Begiristain and the club for being able to keep a strong squad together.
Maybe this summer, maybe the summer after. But there is a great chance that Erling will leave this summer. We will see.
The cost of tickets for the SheBelieves Cup ranges from $28 to $300 (excluding booking fees), depending on where you wish to be seated.
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West Ham will play Barcelona in the semi-finals if both sides are successful, while Rangers could come up against RB Leipzig or Atalanta if they progress against Braga.
Frida Maanum came off the bench to score twice for Arsenal in the second half Substitute Frida Maanum headed in two goals in two minutes after the break to extend Arsenal's lead.
