I can't understand why we were forced to play tonight instead of next week. Now obviously we're playing Ballymena in a broadcast game next .... Football NI app | IFA Millwall will fancy doing the same against Palace, and I've been impressed by the team Lions manager Gary Rowett has built with pretty limited resources. I still think Palace will win but, if they rest too many players, they might regret it. United confirmed the duration of the 28-year-old's time on the sidelines in a statement, which read: Raphael Varane sustained a groin muscle injury in the UEFA Nations League final and has commenced rehabilitation at the club. “Following sanctions and other restrictions imposed on Mr Abramovich by the UK since announcing that the club would be sold, the loan has also become subject to EU sanctions, requiring additional approvals. That means that the funds will be frozen and subject to a legal procedure governed by authorities. These funds are still earmarked for the foundation. The government are aware of these restrictions as well as the legal implications. My focus has been my main drive, I think. Even when my mum or brother would ask me what I'd do, I said it was all I knew. This is the major issue but it's not a question of the players not wanting to do that. 'Not difficult for Burnley or Southampton to score' When picked up on his comment about 'nastiness', Rangnick added: They can be tough but the question is for what period of time and in which moments. They are damning stats but while Maguire doesn't pay much attention to the specific numbers, he says the defensive unit must be much better than they have been, and as the centre-back leader he has to improve. Sudan and Guinea-Bissau make up the rest of the group with the former reaching the tournament by stunning South Africa 2-0 in their final group game to pip their opponents to second place behind Ghana. What the managers said...Dundee boss James McPake: I felt that it's a bad decision (to reject their a request for their cinch Premiership trip to Aberdeen to be postponed) and I hope there's no backlash in terms of players going back to their families. Arsenal vs Watford on Sky: Tierney in contentionArteta: Smith Rowe should be happy England omission is questionedI think [the top sides] are in a much stronger position than we are right now, as they've had a chance, especially over the last several years, to really build their squads to a different place. The graphic below reveals common passing exchanges between positions and further highlights Liverpool's more direct style, with fewer combinations and a more direct route to goal when feeding the ball into wider areas. The tightening of the rules have not meant a return to matches being held behind closed doors, which was a common sight last season. Guimaraes added fuel to the rumours of a potential move away from Lyon on January 24 as he suggested his talent is being stifled in Ligue 1. But Umtiti's agreement means Barcelona can now increase their financial fair play quota, as the statement read. He is focused on what he has to do, he is strong, his weight perfect, his mentality in the right position, and hopefully we can help him, says Guardiola. The hosts thought referee Stuart Attwell should have viewed the monitor after Martin Odegaard went down in a challenge with City goalkeeper Ederson in the first half. And I can totally understand confidence issues, but the only way to come out of that is through work and application. The matter has not gone that far as yet, although further sanctions could follow, and Antonio believes a similar response needs to be shown when individuals indulge in acts of social discrimination. Even in 2022 alone, City have been in compelling matches, including the dramatic injury-time victory at Arsenal, as well as the pulsating 1-1 draw with Southampton last time out in the league. Well played, we're pleased to see that the whole thing could be worked out amicably in the end and that everyone gets to enjoy a slice, without any nasty business. The 31-year-old has taken the decision to bring the curtain down on her international career before the 2023 Women's World Cup qualification campaign begins this month. During the most recent international break, meanwhile, Kimmich, along with three other players including Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry and Karim Adeyemi, had to leave the Germany national team camp after close contact with Niklas Sule, who had tested positive for coronavirus. He would be correct. Ronaldo must be thinking, 'what have I walked into…' Shearer added: Should he be more graceful at the end of matches, encouraging his team-mates? Kepa has developed a reputation as a penalty specialist, and came off the bench to save two spot-kicks in Chelsea's European Super Cup victory in August. Elsewhere on SundayRia Percival scored a last-gasp free-kick as Tottenham fought back to steal a late point from a 1-1 Barclays Women's Super League draw at home to Manchester United to move up to third - read the match report here. LiveStream@?> Derry City vs Ballymena , @Live Stream LiveStream@?> Derry City vs Ballymena , @Live by vafeh67 on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud. They eventually did after a delay of about 15 minutes, with referee Charles Breakspear warning he would abandon the game if anybody else ran on the pitch. It is over two years ago now that Mads Pedersen made his Bundesliga debut. Last month, finally, he scored his first goal in the competition. I didn't play against Luis Suarez or I would have had him in front of Torres, but for two or three years at Liverpool, Torres was outstanding and one of the best strikers in the world. Korey Smith is fit again following a calf problem as the midfielder targets a first appearance since the opening Sky Bet Championship game in August, but teenage defender Tivonge Rushesha (ACL) remains a long-term absentee. Watch PL highlights and clips for free on Sky SportsPremier League fixtures | Premier League results | Premier League tableAsked if he thought Van de Beek would make such an immediate impact, Lampard said: I expected that. England and Italy will meet in the 2022-23 Nations League in a rematch of the Euro 2020 final. The two sides have been drawn alongside Germany and Hungary in Group A3. I am probably a more decisive player than I was two years ago. He shoots from inside the box more often than any other PSV player and completes more dribbles too. I don't think in terms of longevity as I don't have any targets beyond Aston Villa. I'm solely focused on trying to add to the journey I started at Rangers. You know what you are going to get and I think, with good managers, you can see elements of their personality in their teams. That is seriously frustrating and I've told the players they should be hurt by that. We needed a performance from them like this and to score goals. With Premier League clubs playing three games in less than a week after Christmas Day, having key players available for a few more days could be vitally important. “Barca means winning,” he said on his presentation, an immediate change of message from his predecessor. The return of Dani Alves was another shot in the arm, with over 10,000 supporters raucously welcoming the Brazilian home last week. The Arsenal captain eventually came on in the 85th minute and did have one final chance to secure a point for his side, but he snatched at his strike, extending his run without a Premier League goal to six games. Juventus beat Malmo to finish above Chelsea and advance to the Champions League last 16 as Group H winners. Key stat: Leeds have lost their last three meetings with West Ham in all competitions, more than they had in their previous 28 against them beforehand (W18 D8 L2). We want to acquire a manager who has an attacking mentality and is progressive and hungry for the opportunity to build something special here at a big club in Hibs. The Millers have conceded fewer goals (12) than any other League One side this season and with averages of 3.3 clearances, 1.7 interceptions and 1.5 tackles per game, Ihiekwe has been crucial to that defensive resolve. Any point against Arsenal was always going to be seen as a bonus. Attention now turns to winnable games to come against Crystal Palace and Brentford in the next fortnight. His counterpart was an angry man, but this was not a failure that dropped out of the sky. Rangers were defensively awful in Dingwall on Saturday, they toiled to a 1-0 win over Livingston at Ibrox and had a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. They've been far from impressive for a while now. Chances created from open play is also trending badly downwards for Chelsea - a common theme of their performance at Brighton. But after that, Bodo/Glimt showed just what a good team they are. Maeda drifted into the six-yard box and glanced a Josip Juranovic cross beyond the goalkeeper.