The Blaugrana will be more focussed on finishing in the top four, something that it is an economic imperative given the club's precarious financial position, but also the bare minimum requirement from the fans.
But we're choosing to believe there's something even more basic at play here. How might one solve a problem like Newcastle, when you have all the money in the world? You follow the data. First you take a big list of all the available not-strikers and you sort by 'crossing'. Kieran Trippier. Job done. Then you take a big list of strikers and you sort by 'height'. Chris Wood. Job double done. The game's only as complicated as you make it.
It was a third win in four games for the Dutch since Louis van Gaal returned as coach and they are expected to move closer to World Cup qualification when they host Gibraltar in Rotterdam on Tuesday.
Eriksen Eriksen spent six-and-a-half seasons with Spurs before joining Conte at Inter Milan in January 2020.
These young players coming through at 21, 22, 23, when they were 10 or 11 they were watching Messi and Ronaldo, nobody wanted to be a centre-half!
It's also good news for Kepa who has reimagined his game behind the scenes and demonstrated that he is a better goalkeeper than when Chelsea signed him.
Apparently, he used to practise that every day and never hit the target once. All of a sudden he hits one into the top stanchion.
There are two windows each season in which clubs are permitted to get deals done and swap personnel, with the final hours of those periods often producing drama.
But it is the end of the season, I'm sure a lot of the fans are thankful of that because it's been a tough one - full of ups and downs.
Did Toney stamp on the Brazilian while he lay on the ground? DERMOT'S VERDICT: Correct decision, no red card.
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Italian football journalist Daniele Verri says the potential return of Balotelli, who has scored 14 goals in 36 caps, is like the manager going back to a second-hand car but thinks fans owe Mancini some faith.
“When we struggle, I just like to say a few words to the guys and try to give them positive things in their mind. In my mind, even if it’s just two or three words, this can change something and maybe it’s a good thing.”
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.
The ex-Liverpool captain added on what promises to be an emotional occasion for him: I've been in touch with Klopp, I bump into him when he walks his dogs.
Luke Berry has come back into the team amid our injury crisis and shown he deserves to be part of the squad when doubt has been cast upon him.
The image of Leah Williamson lifting the trophy and England's players kissing their winners medals amid a backdrop a confetti is one fans hope to see again in five months' time.
We are discussing the creation of a new standalone company in its own right, rather like there is in the men's game.
The result means Croatia top Group H on 23 points with Russia having to settle for a playoff spot in second on 22.
At times that's all we care about. 4) Deanne Rose (Reading) AT: Rose has been brilliant in the last few weeks offering creativity, versatility and a spark.
If he cannot tell the referee that is a howler or an error and to give a penalty, what is going on? It is an awful decision.
The positive side was: 'Well, at least we're not for sale any more,' he tells the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast.
European clubs want FIFA talks over AFCON fearsLive football on Sky Sports this weekIn October UEFA ordered England to play one game behind closed doors as punishment for the unrest.
He certainly could have done with Ferguson's help during those first few months, when a lot of fans lost faith in him.
Luke McGee's goalkeeping masterclass helped League Two leaders Forest Green earn a 0-0 draw against Exeter in a tense West Country derby.
Barrett said: We took him down to training with 40 lads. I could see on his face... he's thinking 'what am I getting myself into here for no money?' He was taken aback.
Paraguay and Bolivia have 12 points and Venezuela has seven.Argentina's next match is against Brazil when they meet in San Juan on Tuesday.
Semi-finals or bust for Southgate?The pressure's only on because we have got a good squad. Do not let anybody tell you otherwise, this team's expected to deliver, it is expected.
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Coached by former Arsenal forward Kaba Diawara and cheered on by several groups of noisy supporters, Guinea improved after half-time.
Lautaro Martínez has scored seven goals on match days that take place on Friday. No player has done better in Serie A in this day of the week (Opta).
Neymar will not play again for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 with GOAL able to confirm that the Brazilian forward is sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.
Jadon Sancho and Cavani replaced Greenwood and Fred at the interval but Saint-Maximin should have had his second from close range only to be denied by De Gea.
United, meanwhile, are already guaranteed top spot, but with their fringe players looking to impress new interim manager Ralf Rangnick, there should be interest in backing goals at both ends.
In addition to his direct goal involvements, Dahoud made two key passes, and three successful tackles.
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Would a start against Chelsea next Saturday be too much too soon? Guardiola has that decision to make.
At the moment they are in fourth place, they play strong in European competitions. For that we lacked a bit of physicality because he did not want to risk a red card.
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