We were close. But in the end, we could not reach it. It is simple. In the first half, we did not have game, we were not good enough.
Everton were second best for much of the game and if you did not know Frank Lampard had replaced Rafa Benitez, you would not have noticed a difference.
It hasn't really clicked - yes, they have been winning games in Ligue 1 but we have seen the flaws and weaknesses too many times.
With the clock ticking down to Monday's transfer deadline, Newcastle United are closing on Bruno Guimaraes, a midfielder with all the attributes to spearhead the Magpies' push for Premier League survival.
Watch Merson and the fellow panelists discuss all things mental health in the video above.It's an illness.
Hearts made three changes to the side that suffered a first league defeat of the season at Aberdeen last weekend as Michael Smith, Armand Gnanduillet and Gary Mackay-Steven made way for Taylor Moore, Woodburn and Barrie McKay.
Maro and Marcus are two incredibly successful young black men, but there is little more they have in common.
Traore’s brilliant solo goal against Huesca in a 2014 Copa del Rey clash lingers in the memory.
We had this idea of the high press, of controlling the tempo and taking the initiative. It was so good for 70 minutes, then there was this psychological collapse.
But I actually sat down today and I respected the last hour more than the first 30. He had 48 hours to coach his team, 48 hours to be with his players.
I think it's the third time this season they've scored in over-time this season so we knew they would have momentum, and be dangerous.
Nick Powell guided the ball into a dangerous area and Maja was well placed at the far post to score from close range.
Gareth Bale is in good shape and ready to boost Wales' World Cup qualifying hopes by winning his 100th cap on Saturday, says goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.
The Nigeria captain has not played for the Hornets since New Year's Day but returned to training following a hamstring strain this week.
After all, he's not going to dislodge Harry Kane or Heung-Min Son, Spurs' prolific and trusted attacking duo.
Wales captain Sophie Ingle struck the crossbar in the second half, but Wales rarely threatened to equalise.
A three-week break from Premier League action provides a welcome breather in what has been an unusually chaotic season.
With his new roster, though, it’s clear that the door is open for any fresh talent to make their case.
So we have installed this statue here so boys and girls at a very, very young age to get inspiration, they feel inspired and the love and passion for this game will grow.
The Blues themselves are struggling due to injury and positive cases, but as things stand Sunday’s showpiece clash is set to go ahead, albeit with a number of key figures missing.
“We have enough time to prepare, see the videos, and improve because it's important,” Mane continued.
Twice a winner of the competition while a player, Gerrard's Villa will meet Manchester United twice in a week, with their cup clash to be held between the 7th and 10th of January, 2022, and followed by a Premier League meeting a week later.
But the rest of the Canada team that started the superb victory against Mexico in November, including Lille forward Jonathan David and Besiktas frontman Cyle Larin - who scored both goals in the 2-1 win - have all been named in a 25-man squad.
No-one injured as far as I know but we need to look at who is freshest. A super important game (against Benfica).
On his arrival at Chelsea, Hoddle says: It was ridiculous! I thought I was going up the ladder coming from Swindon to Chelsea. Chelsea were historically bigger, but facilities-wise, Swindon were ahead. Swindon also had better players, technically and tactically.
The 36-year-old is currently making a managerial name for himself as Derby County boss. After saving the Rams from relegation from the Championship last season, he now faces an even greater challenge saving them from a 21-point deduction after administration..
I can't imagine Solskjaer is going in there pointing his finger telling players what they've got to do. Live PL on Sky: Christmas crackers announcedGet Sky SportsSolskjaer's reaction: 'We need to be on front foot'After Liverpool defeat: It's not easy to say something, apart from it's the darkest day I've had leading these players.
The culture of every club is set at the top. The players out there [against Liverpool] were an absolute shambles.
When Cameron Pring replaced Bell on 65 minutes, Williams moved into his more accustomed midfield role, with the substitute slotting in at the back.
If we have a big result, I don't run around with them. I treat them the same, with respect and honesty.
How the teams lined up | Match statsFA Cup fixtures | FA Cup resultsThe way in which he controlled the cross into a crowded area from Conor Bradley - another of the five academy players in the starting line-up - and had the composure to turn his body and pick a spot beyond goalkeeper Marko Marosi, belied his inexperience.
Burkina Faso had spurned several chances to make it 2-0 before the 90 minutes were up in Limbe, but Amonome saved well from Traore, Blati Toure and Guira.
I have no idea what his problem is with me, said Reds boss Jurgen Klopp about referee Paul Tierney, who he approached with some angry words at full-time.
There's nothing to analyse. Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal - Match report and highlightsHow the teams lined up | Match statsPremier League fixtures | Table | ResultsTuchel's Chelsea have conceded three or more goals twice this month.
The £42m Cristian Romero played in the middle of a back three at his previous club Atalanta, while the likes of Eric Dier, Davinson Sanchez, Japhet Tanganga and Joe Rodon would surely benefit from the strength in numbers afforded by a three-man central defence.
In addition, Crouch added that despite public opposition from some clubs, there were top-flight sides who supported the review recommendations.
Aubameyang broke the trust; those things matter, Onuoha told BBC Radio 5 Live. As soon as that trust is gone, from your team-mates or the manager, it's hard to get it back - some may say even impossible.
Glenn Middleton is available after being ineligible to face parent club Rangers in midweek but Murray Davidson is set to remain sidelined.
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Just as a quick reminder on the play-off format. The six best ranked teams (based on points accrued in the World Cup qualifying groups) will be seeded for a semi-final draw. The six semi-finals will be split into three sets with each set going to a final and then producing a winner who makes it to the World Cup. Right now the six seeded teams would be Portugal, Switzerland, Scotland, Spain, Poland and Croatia. The unseeded teams would be the Czech Republic, Norway, Romania and Ukraine, as well as Wales and Austria via the Nations League path. Three of those 12 would get to the World Cup in Qatar.
Everyone thought they got the recruitment right in the summer with the signings of Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho, and the late signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, but the club have not planned for this moment at all.
Then Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comes in, stays too long, and probably should have got the sack after they didn't beat Villarreal in the Europa League final.
Despite his age, Ronaldo feels he can keep playing into his forties, as he said at the ceremony in Zurich: “I still have the passion for the game. Not just to score goals. It’s to entertain myself because I’ve played football since I was five, six years old. When I go out on the pitch, even in training, I’m still enjoying it and my motivation is still there. Even though I’m going to be 37 soon, I feel good, I feel motivated, I have been working hard since I was 18 years old and I continue to.
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PSG had asked the question of City and received an emphatic answer. Raheem Sterling capped a period of pressure with the equaliser and Gabriel Jesus scored the winner after Neymar missed a perfect opportunity to restore PSG's lead.
I am not saying that to take anything away from Real Madrid but this one was the most difficult for us.
Partizan Belgrade were 1-0 winners away at Sparta Prague, while FC Midtjylland beat PAOK Salonika 1-0.
