While there is some wriggle room in their Champions League group after an opening win over RB Leipzig, the pressure is on domestically, with City facing the prospect of being as many as nine points off the top of the Premier League summit should they lose to both Chelsea and Liverpool.
As he prepares for training in Bucharest, Romania, where Dynamo's players are camped following their journey from Ukraine, Romanian head coach Mircea Lucescu cannot afford the luxury of smiling. Not yet. At 76, he is the oldest still-active manager in top-level European football, but he is tireless.
I'm not sure there's an alternative, at least for Vinicius, since Ancelotti clearly doesn't trust Eden Hazard.
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Recognising the space was out wide, he drifted in search of it and drove at the defence. He has that swagger, that appetite and ability to make things happen himself.
Obviously the process of hiring a new coach is a very serious one, and there were all sorts of good, solid football reasons for Tottenham to approach and ultimately recruit Antonio Conte. But if Spurs' strategy had consisted entirely of a whiteboard with TREMENDOUS CONTENT across it in big wonky capital letters, that would have been absolutely fine.
So a good contribution from everybody, and obviously we're pleased to get the second position and now we have a game against Denmark and all our focus goes to that.
The Blues had an injury-time penalty from Jorginho - his second of the match - to thank for their three points.
It was a difficult day for anyone hoping a year would pass by without 1963 Boxing Day getting a mention, as City's four in the first half turned nine-goal thriller meant plenty were throwing back to the ultimate post-Christmas goal-fest with other games following suit.
I hope every player in the dressing room is looking at themselves, taking full responsibility on their shoulders and not pointing the finger and blaming anyone else.
Playing in a free role just off Chris Wood is exactly what gets the best out of the former Arsenal man.
But on the other side, when you look at how we defended set-pieces today, I think it was much better than previously.
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The 45-year-old had said in the build-up that he would ignore the 'rotten tomatoes' and press on undeterred at Carrow Road but his successor must now build on this result.
The Italian said he has to perform an important evaluation of the Dutchman but sees him as part of his squad.
Opportunities have been limited in the Premier League but the Japan international scored four goals in five games to help Liverpool to the final of the Carabao Cup and, after missing out on even a minute of action at Wembley on Sunday, he responded the right way by scoring twice against Norwich in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
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Madrid are closing in on 12 months unbeaten at home in La Liga, with their last 19 league matches in front of their own fans bringing 13 wins and six draws.
It was difficult. I even started to unfollow matches because your focus is on something else or on the family.
On his return to Stamford Bridge, James benefited from the club’s transfer embargo, and the presence of Jody Morris, his former academy manager, as Frank Lampard’s assistant. After recovering from injury, he starred in a 7-1 win over Grimsby Town on his debut and went on to make 37 appearances in all competitions.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was feeling the pressure in the title run-in. They are so fast up front. Today was so important to make our chances to be champions again.
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With group rivals Belgium and Russia meeting later on Saturday in St Petersburg, the Finns know that a good start will be essential.
The Brazilian is forced off injured but Saiss only sees yellow for the challenge after being penalised for handball.
Bamford, who last appeared for Bielsa's side in early December when he scored in the 2-2 home draw against Brentford, has now sustained a foot problem.
Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan: Ajax fans are almost getting desperate, hoping that their club would at least make an attempt to keep him but the closure to Manchester United is getting smaller and smaller - and they expect him to leave.
I would be more shocked if they won the league than Liverpool next season. I'd be blown away if they won the league.
Elliot Lee, a Conor Washington penalty, plus strikes from Jayden Stockley and Ben Purrington moved the Addicks out of the relegation zone.
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Conte said the club would now appeal. Eight players and five staff members had been diagnosed with Covid-19 ahead of the planned tie.
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He also has to be more robust overall. For example, when it comes to controlling the ball with his back to goal, if his opponent plays a bit more physically, you can tell that he is not always able to counter it.
Every couple of months I sit here and have to answer similar questions, and then Harry goes out and scores a lot of goals for us.
The forwards go through these moments, there have been for me, for my brother [Filippo], for [Ciro] Immobile at Lazio which fortunately had very few,” he said at a press conference.
He described leaving Cristiano Ronaldo out of his starting line-up at Stamford Bridge as 'not a major decision', although it is anticipated the Portugal superstar will return against the Gunners.
Arsenal were never seriously troubled by London City, who did not have a shot on target, but the result remained in doubt until the final whistle.
Do the numbers offer encouragement to Vieira? So, overall, yes, it's positive, but it's not enough for what I want.
Players can find it hard with him because, like Guardiola, he comes across as a bit obsessive. To get a style like you do at Ajax - Dutch Total Football, basically - it needs lots of work and lots of attacking players. It leaves a lot of space and you want your defenders playing really high up. It entails a lot of risk and you have to be a bit of a maniac to instil in your players that every pass has to be just right, that there can be no mistakes.
Kevin de Bruyne's sixth league goal of the campaign proved decisive for leaders Manchester City at Etihad Stadium
Scotland goalkeeper Gordon was the hero after saving from Ayo Obileye to send the Gorgie outfit through 4-3 on penalties following 120 minutes of goalless action, and Hearts boss Robbie Neilson said his presence in goal was a huge factor.
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Pochettino enjoyed more control during his five years in charge of Tottenham and is known to be keen on a return to the Premier League.
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Last weekend's win over Atletico saw them move into a Champions League spot, and Barca's impressive firepower should help them win plenty of matches between now and the end of the season.