Hammers boss David Moyes described Kane as world class, and Antonio Conte knows just how important he is to Spurs' top-four chances. Jack Grealish was introduced to a mixed reception on his Villa Park return as he emerged for the last five minutes and helped his side hold on for an important three points in the title race after both leaders Chelsea and third-placed Liverpool also won. Boro's players protested against the initial incident with McNair but referee Oliver Langford waved away the claims. His ball across goal was blocked by Dunne but fell nicely for Campbell, who stabbed home from close range. From my side, I will never [say what the breach was.] However, there are plenty of questions that remain unanswered as the speculation mounts as to Aubameyang's future at Arsenal after his latest disciplinary breach at the club. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with several Premier League clubs reported to be keen on his services. MATCH DAY! We head back across the ditch to take on MATCH DAY! We head back across the ditch to take on Wellington Phoenix! Tune in to Paramount+ from 12:55pm #Together. Watford cure their travel sickness - Opta stats● Watford picked up their first Premier League away win since October (5-2 v Everton), while this was their first away win in the competition while also keeping a clean sheet since January 2020 (3-0 v Bournemouth). Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets Live Score and You can watch Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets live stream here on ScoreBat when an official broadcast is available. We will provide only official live Okocha’s verdict contradicts that of interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, who defended Iwobi by stating his foul was not intentional. I used to do languages in school, Morrison recalls. I'd do Chinese and be amazing at it, but this language is honestly like rocket science at times. I can understand most of it, but speaking it is a whole new challenge. A proud Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that it is time for him to step aside as Manchester United manager, in an emotional farewell interview. Xavi Hernandez’s team entered the match on the back of damaging defeats to Real Betis and Bayern Munich and looked to be on course for a much-needed victory until Avila struck late on for the hosts. Brilliant skill and acceleration lost Wan-Bissaka for a stinging shot leading to De Bruyne's second. It is expected that Richard Arnold, current group managing director, will take over from Woodward but he does not have a football background and the hope is that Rangnick’s extensive football knowledge will be hugely beneficial. Following the announcement on Thursday morning that Manchester United's game against Brighton on Saturday was off, the Premier League later confirmed four more fixtures would be postponed: Southampton vs Brentford - Saturday December 18, 3pmWatford v Crystal Palace - Saturday December 18, 3pmWest Ham United vs Norwich City - Saturday December 18, 3pmEverton vs Leicester City - Sunday December 19, 12pmIt means five of the 10 matches scheduled for the weekend have been scratched from the schedule with the only games set to take place on Saturday now being Aston Villa's home game against Burnley and Leeds vs Arsenal. I'll be ready straight away to get involved and play. Phillips says he has learned a lot from training with the likes of Virgil van Dijk on a daily basis and thinks training alone has given him the perfect experience for a potential life away from Anfield. Wycombe, who ended the season with a 12-game unbeaten run including eight victories, had to wait half an hour for their first meaningful effort as Vokes' header from an excellent McCleary cross forced Jamie Cumming into a diving save - a warning of what was to come in the second half. I think you can see it in the games, the players are trying. Gareth is very process-driven, which sometimes can be good and sometimes a bad thing. “He is a spectacular signing. Ferran Torres has shown a lot of desire to come to Barça and I want to thank him. Who's red hot?Foden is currently on the hottest streak of form, according to the Sky Sports Power Rankings - which measure 35 different matchday statistics according to starting position over the past five league fixtures. Smith, a boyhood Villa fan, remains a hugely popular figure with their supporters despite his sacking. They appreciate the work he did in getting them back into the top tier and keeping them there. He left Villa with his reputation pretty much intact. Sancho moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund during a summer which also saw him racially abused after missing a penalty in England's shootout loss to Italy in the final of Euro 2020. Bologna full-back Aaron Hickey has been handed his first senior Scotland call-up as head coach Steve Clarke named his 24-man squad for March's double-header. The Championship would resume earlier than the Premier League, at the end of the World Cup group stage, but with FIFA yet to outline the exact tournament schedule, a date for the resumption cannot yet be set. The better side in the first half, Saints were rewarded for their positive start with a third-minute opener as defender Jan Bednarek reacted quickest when Mohammed Salisu's shot was saved after a corner. Tottenham began the second half much improved and Kepa Arrizabalaga was tested for the first time in the 48th minute when he parried away a Harry Kane free-kick. Spurs haven't lost four in a row in the competition since a run of six between October and November 2004.This will be the fifth meeting between Man City boss Pep Guardiola and Tottenham's Antonio Conte in all competitions. It is believed that a consortium led by American businessman Todd Boehly is the preferred bidder by the Raine Group, and it has until the end of this week to finalise terms of an agreement to buy the club. United have yet to win a piece of silverware under Solskjaer with the club's run of four years without a trophy the longest barren run since 1989. It was a nice atmosphere away at Besiktas. I was like, 'Sh*t, I am back at it again!' But thank God everything went well. At 1-0 down we go to half-time, it is the moment we have to be patient, but we were completely the opposite. The Clarets felt Mahrez had fouled Ashley Westwood in the build-up, but the goal was allowed to stand, putting an end their hopes of claiming an unlikely point. How the teams lined up | Match statsChampionship fixtures | table | highlightsGet Sky SportsThe situation went from bad to worse late on for West Brom as they saw Darnell Furlong sent off, ending any hopes of a late comeback. Lewis-Potter was again involved with a cross which picked out Regan Slater, who sliced his effort wide against his former club. Shelvey then undid his positive start by gifting a backpass to Sadio Mane, who drew another save from Dubravka before Salah lashed home. I finished my coaching job on the Wednesday and started here as the new sporting director on the Thursday, he recalls. Birmingham's poor evening was complete when Pedersen was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 87th minute. Unsurprisingly, they have a number of Spanish players in their squad along with a lot of Canadian natives. The visitors are priced at 6/5 (2.20) to win with a -1 handicap which looks like an appealing option while investing in the Gunners to keep a clean sheet at evens (2.00) could also be of interest. After a Covid and injury-affected 2020-21 campaign and after a wobbly start this term, Mbappe is enjoying an excellent season, arguably the best of his career. In 28 league and Champions League matches he has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists, team-best figures in both categories. His latest goal was a Spurs still lack fluidity, and Antonio Conte will need a transfer window or two to properly put his stamp on a squad that needs a refresh.
