16 hours ago · Watch the full pre match press conference of the final between Al Ahli Saudi FC and Kawasaki Frontale from the AFC Champions League Elite™ .... Al-Ahli vs Kawasaki Frontale live score, H2H and lineups | Sofascore Busio's surge could be bad news for Yunus Musah, a player that has not locked down a starting spot at Valencia and does not quite offer as much in defense as Busio does.  Dan Burn is a powerful left centre-back who has blossomed under Graham Potter and his £13m ($18m) acquisition represents an instant upgrade. Somewhere along the line, you always hope that there's a little bit of forgiveness and people are willing to accept that they've made a mistake and accept the apology. Manchester City so often have five players in forward positions spread across the pitch, and that spreads the opposition really wide. Chelsea extended their winless Premier League run to four games and missed the chance to go second in the table after drawing 1-1 with Brighton. Dan Ashworth is in advanced talks with Newcastle United over their director of football role after his departure from Brighton. The 32-year-old Roma keeper started the season on loan at Sheffield United but lost his place after injury and is now on the brink of joining Villa. From my perspective, this is the most exciting team we've had for years and we are heading in the right direction - we just have to remember there will be a few blips along the way. Even she, a world-class operator and one of the most decorated players in the women's game, has had to be patient for starting opportunities this season but she welcomes the competition for places. What is it about Billy that makes the Tartan Army love him so much? I think the connection between Callum McGregor and Billy has been good for us. Ella TooneIt's no wonder Manchester United's rising star Ella Toone is so highly rated by manager Marc Skinner, who believes the sky is the limit for the forward. The second half started in as madcap a fashion as the first ended, a tremendous goal from Lundstram putting Rangers 3-0 up, and though Jude Bellingham soon pulled one back with a fine finish of his own, Zagadou's own goal - deflecting a Morelos shot into the net - put the tie firmly in Rangers’ hands. With eight minutes left, Raphael Guerreiro’s superb finish loosened their grip somewhat, but they leave for Glasgow with a scoreline beyond their wildest dreams. AFC Champions League Final: Al-Ahli vs Kawasaki on TrillerTV+ 12 hours ago · Watch the AFC ... It would only get worse for the German as Alvaro Fernandez felled Christian Pulisic with five minutes to play, and Jorginho stepped up with superb composure to double the cushion and send the Blues into the last four. In 2021 France have been restricted in competitive games against the likes of Bosnia, Hungary, Finland and Kazakhstan themselves and opposing the world champions running riot should appeal. At that point, a last-ditch block from McKenna thwarted substitute Morrison, with Nathan Byrne unable to prod home at the far post. We gave away a goal easily in the first 10 minutes after giving them possession and that was us chasing the game. James, 21, has scored three goals and created one other in four league games since October's international break. As with so much that's going on these days, the Warm-Up will absolutely understand if this particular small delight is lost to us in these interesting times. But we'll miss it. If knockout football under floodlights is the best, as we've already suggested, then two-legged knockout football under floodlights must be twice as good. Simple maths. Istanbul is famed for its iconic football teams. Karagumruk are not one of them, but they exceeded expectations last season by finishing eighth in the Turkish top flight. Opta statsThis will be eighth different League Cup tie between Chelsea and Tottenham, and fourth to take place in the semi-finals of the competition - no sides have met in the final four of the League Cup more often.Chelsea have progressed from/won four of their previous seven League Cup ties against Tottenham, including two of the previous three semi-final meetings between the pair (1971-72 and 2018-19).Tottenham have never won away against Chelsea in the League Cup, drawing one and losing three of their visits to Stamford Bridge in the competition.Since winning three games in a row against Chelsea between 2018 and 2019, Tottenham are winless in their last eight against the Blues in all competitions (D2 L6).Chelsea have progressed from five of their last seven League Cup semi-final ties, failing only in 2012-13 (vs Swansea) and 2017-18 (vs Arsenal) in this run.Follow Tottenham Hotspur with Sky SportsFollow every Tottenham game in the Premier League this season with our live blogs on the Sky Sports website and app, and watch match highlights for free shortly after full-time. Targeted by Pep Guardiola, James put in a supreme defensive display, highlighting the fact that he is more than just an attacking full-back who struggles when closer to his own goal. So if you're a young person and you can look at someone and say 'I'm just like that' or 'I think I'm like them and they've done OK', that gives hope and inspiration and a little bit of guidance to people who are struggling. It served as the most memorable of many clashes between the two, with many regarding it as one of football's best battles. Seeing my team play like that was everything we wanted. And the same can be said for the Everton fans, who had longed for such joy following the miserable reign of Rafael Benitez. A rhythm, he says, where you have to be prepared physically and mentally for going forward and coming back. Despite not wielding the power since selling virtually all his shares in Moshiri's 2016 buy out, the theatre impresario is still keen to exert some influence at boardroom level. It isn't easy when you are on your own, against three defenders and not scored for a while. That will do him and us the world of good. It was always the plan to play 45 minutes. Robert Page's men can secure second spot on Tuesday with a draw at home to Belgium. I'm sure they've done their homework, Rooney said. That was an opinion of mine [that United should appoint Pochettino]. On Wednesday, Manchester United face WSL Championship leaders Durham while Sheffield United host Sunderland. I even went to Stoke to watch him in the last year of his career and get a picture with him. He was one hell of a striker. West Ham’s defeat means they have missed out on the chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League group stages – the prize for winning Europa League. Isco’s contract expires in June and this season he has started just two matches across La Liga and the Champions League. He has been Eddie Howe's focal point without finding the back of the net at a regular rate. Far from it in fact, scoring just one goal. When you throw Liverpool's deadly attack into the mix, it's hard to see how this game doesn't produce fireworks.