Ange Postecoglou Aims for Vital Victory Facing Forest, WSL Action, plus Ipswich Town v Norwich City Showdown
Matchday Updates
Select games feel out of place. Maybe it’s just about conceivable that, had things gone slightly differently during the seventies, football legends could have managed their club in Eastern Europe for a crack at Valeriy Lobanovskyi’s cybernauts, yet the Kyiv-Palace matchup is a game that provokes a double-take.
But this is the modern world. With war ongoing, their clubs weakened. The Premier League is extremely rich. Under the guidance of a promising manager in continental football. They didn’t just play each other in midweek, with Palace securing a win with a degree of comfort. Their third consecutive victory, a 19-game undefeated streak unbeaten.
Therefore, since no modest team gets the chance to savor a positive streak, the focus shifts to Glasner’s next destination. His contract expires at the end of the season, having turned down to sign an extension. At 51 years old; should he aim to lead an elite side offering the prospect of a long tenure in charge, his window is narrow to secure a move. Could he then be the solution for the Red Devils? After all, he employs the same 3-4-2-1 as Ruben Amorim, but with greater success.
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Following a stoppage-time goal for Chelsea yesterday the Chelsea boss sprinted down the touchline to celebrate with his team. Perhaps the most exciting moment for the coach and he was sent off, forcing him to view the next game from the stands, yet Barney Ronay writes that the opposing manager yesterday, Arne Slot, with more pressing concerns to tackle in future games.
For United, the pressure eased on Saturday with Sesko connecting with his teammates and as he Mason Mount scored goals. Mount later claimed that the club are “100% behind” the struggling coach.
Mikel Arteta’s side, the latest team dubbed of champions in waiting, handily saw off West Ham on Saturday but they are counting the cost. The captain sustained a knee injury and had to come off before half time again. Declan Rice, who scored, the opening goal, left the pitch due to a back issue.
A third loss for Liverpool consecutively has shifted attention on the partnership, or lack thereof, among Salah and Isak. Liverpool failed to penetrate the Blues lacking nearly all of their first choice centre-backs. Manager Arne Slot remains calm for now: With increased game time their understanding will grow,” Slot commented. Hard work is essential to reach a certain level and staying there is difficult in soccer because you also play with quality sides to sustain that performance.
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to Sunday’s Matchday live! Prior to the break during the FIFA window Sunday offers thrilling fixtures in the English top flight, including five matches and the chance for fans in the UK to watch multiple games via Sky TV including a 2pm quartet.
First up, WSL matches. The standout game is Spurs versus the Seagulls, both sides aiming to break into the European places.
Next, the local rivalry offers an early highlight. Surprisingly, Ipswich have not defeated Norwich in over a decade. If you want some bizarre pop culture context, their last victory in this fixture predated the awards incident Swift’s VMAs moment for the best video award.
In the Premier League, the narrative comes from St James’ Park but not the home team, who are quietly performing. This concerns the Australian coach and the pressure on his continued employment in the managerial role for Nottingham Forest. Odds of a further fixture without a win are high for the boss, as Newcastle are very resilient.
Are you aware Palace are undefeated for a long time? They take that proud record to Goodison Park, where their capability to recover from a gruelling European away day is under scrutiny. Also, Villa taking on the Clarets in a game for the soul of the colour claret.
Quite why Wolves v Brighton takes place on Sunday at 2pm remains unclear. Neither had a European game yet here it is. Wolves performed well against Spurs recently, Brighton won at Stamford Bridge. This one is anyone’s guess.
In the evening kickoff, Brentford look to be the upset specialists for the second week in a row. Pep’s side should be less accomodating compared to United, yet they have weaknesses, as demonstrated {at the Stade Louis II|in Monaco|during