They were wrong. Two domestic doubles and one kick away from a Champions League final later and there is an acceptance Ten Hag has brought some of the best football that Ajax have seen in years.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first goals for Barcelona as they beat Valencia 4-1 at the Mestalla in La Liga on Sunday.
He is the club's top scorer this season and was their top scorer last season. Howe will be desperate to bring some magic into the final third.
El futuro del exdelantero noruego se decidió durante una larga reunión de la junta directiva después del partido y lograr así un acuerdo mutuo sobre su salida, con Michael Carrick puesto a cargo temporal mientras el club busca nombrar un entrenador interino hasta el final de la temporada.
In the end, Jurgen Klopp’s team may see their 2-2 draw as a point gained rather than two dropped. They certainly had to dig deep into those energy reserves, that ‘monster’ mentality to ensure they left with a share of the spoils.
It does feel like the FA Cup has taken strides to make life easier for teams with no more replays and I do think it's time for the EFL Cup to look at whether they need that two-legged semi-final. I'm not sure it's good for anyone.
The 24-year-old is fulfilling a lifelong dream. I consider the Premier League to be the best league in the world.
It's about getting through the first half an hour. If you make sure you defend well, you will work harder than them and you will create chances.
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I know what he means. We pushed each other on insane levels in the last few years, with the number of points collected.
The recruitment has been good, so it's very much a case of looking at what can be improved on and what we can tweak.
I look at my kids differently'Eriksen has already spoken of the chilling incident in Copenhagen last June 12, when he was gone for several minutes as he collapsed towards the end of the first half.
One day I was in Tokyo, we played football there, and I saw a guy who had an orange Red Star jersey, says Bellion. We only produced 20 of them for Colette, a shop in Paris!
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Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder, who signed Ramsdale for the Blades, says his attitude and the confidence he has in his ability mean he will be looking to push Jordan Pickford for the England goalkeeper's jersey. Wilder says the battle is wide open.
Oleksandr Zinchenko - 7Generally coped well with Rodrygo at left-back and helped build attacks effectively when drifting into midfield.
Bochum sealed a famous 3-4 win over rivals Borussia Dortmund in an incredible game at the Signal Iduna Park.
Never mind defending (and, clearly, none of them will ever block a passing lane or press the ball) they were not even making the right runs.
Zapata's winning goal was something of real quality, but also proved the shakiness of a Juventus side who are badly underperforming in the Serie A, as this defeat leaves them rooted in 8th place, seven points off today's victors in the top four.
Only Wayne Rooney (30) has scored more among Englishmen in the competition.Riyad Mahrez has scored six Champions League goals in 2021-22, the joint-most by a Manchester City player in a single season in the competition.What's next for Man City?
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Capping a fine performance, Sterling stroked the penalty down the middle of the goal to bring up his personal three-figure milestone encompassing his time at Liverpool and City.
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He will be remembered for his goals in the run to Champions League glory in 2019, but this final act could be just as telling – and there’s still a month for it to play out.
Godden was the beneficiary of Callum O'Hare's backheel and drove towards the by-line before firing across goal but the on-loan Wolves stopper palmed his effort to safety.
When the wind turns you can hear the opposition fans approaching, marched by police into the away end, but as more ticket holders arrive on the scene the home chants intensify and the flares become more frequent, peaking with a series of fireworks whistling and popping in the evening sky.
“The goal he set up for Taki was absolutely incredible: high press, counter-press, I love it, and then Taki finished it off,” Klopp said of the goal.”
On Sunday, we play against a team that can teach us a lot, he told Sky Sports. I think Jurgen Klopp, when he arrived at Liverpool, he started a fantastic job. But the first season they didn't [achieve] so much, but the work began.
But the best thing to say is that 'no we've not', and let me tell you, he's not for sale. Is he irreplaceable?
Asked if it would give Benitez more control on transfers, the Everton boss said: You can say it in this way.
He was arrested and when interviewed later said he was not very happy when the away team scored and celebrated in front of home supporters.
It's nothing new, either. Sterling seems to get that extreme reaction more than any other City player. It doesn't matter how many goals he scores or the good things he does in a game - if he misses, well, it's typical Sterling, isn't it?
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If you look at that Man Utd unit, how close they are from front to back - Varane to Ronaldo; 25-30m maximum.
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Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was left helpless as he attempted to get a hand to Mhango's perfectly-hit shot, with the Morocco shot-stopper only able to watch as it soared into the back of the net.
Overall, it is said Elanga has been a breath of fresh air, something that has been noted by supporters keen for some good news amid the gloom of another campaign spent trailing in the wake of Manchester City and Liverpool. He has more than warranted the new contract he was given in December, which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2026.
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Veteran Brazil and Spain striker Diego Costa is now a free agent after terminating his deal with Atletico Mineiro, and The Sun reports that he could be on his way to Arsenal in a shock move. The London club need a player to fill in after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s disciplinary and fitness problems, but he could also join another Brazilian side or Spanish club Cadiz.
The teenager, who has represented the Iraq Under-23 side in friendlies, is also eligible to play for England or Pakistan.
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Arnold takes the position of chief executive officer (CEO) and the role that Woodward previously held as executive vice-chairman is now defunct.
Obviously, there's not been many spells, for example, for my club not scoring as many as I've scored so far this year.
Just one of the 10 league games at this ground this season has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 14/5 (3.80) on this one finishing up all-square.
Thomas Tuchel watched on animated but with his decisions vindicated as the Champions League holders - and newly crowned club world champions - defended resolutely to preserve another clean sheet, but the second-half withdrawals of Mateo Kovacic and Ziyech through injuries placed a slight dampener on an otherwise routine night.