Benitez is a top-class manager and of course he could deliver that long-term vision, if he is given time.
After Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Chelsea he said Spurs were a team in the middle and were incomparable to their London rivals.
I agree he has done wrong and the manager has to take a stance but why should he say what the people expect him to say? He is known as an outspoken footballer, Chelsea knew that when they signed him.
PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is in that position and Real Madrid saw huge bids for the France international rejected by PSG in the summer.
Credit should go to Michael Carrick, the stand-in coach who tearfully stepped away from the club at full time.
Man of the match: Pontus Jansson Keeping tabs on Michail Antonio is probably one of the toughest tasks a Premier League defender can face.
Thomas Tuchel has revealed he only beat his Covid isolation at the second-to-last chance to coach Chelsea to their maiden Club World Cup title in person.
When they've come up against top opposition, they've been battered, said Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.
Markus Anfang quit his manager's job at Werder Bremen in November after an investigation was launched by German authorities into his use of a fake certificate
Misogynistic and hostile views towards women's sport are rife among male football supporters, a study has found.
But two points dropped puts Manchester City in charge in the title race. But Spurs had other ideas.
It was a challenge for many affiliated with Arsenal to keep the faith after three matches of this Premier League campaign.
As revealed by GOAL on Sunday, Mauricio Pochettino is Manchester United's top target to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford, meaning he could once again be coaching in the same city as Pep Guardiola, just as the pair were when they were employed by Espanyol and Barcelona, respectively
However, this week, Kosovare Asllani returned after over two months out and showed that she can help ignite the team.
“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.”
You do just wonder that if this young Arsenal side start to drop a few points, could the wheels come off. Sky Sports' Joe Shread: It's a huge few days for Everton, and in particular, Frank Lampard.
Sevilla's Diego Carlos and Lille's Sven Botman have been linked to Newcastle With relegation still a possibility, it may prove a tough sell.
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A club statement on Twitter read: Everton condemns the homophobic chanting directed at a Chelsea player this evening at Stamford Bridge.
Following Saturday's 1-0 win at Bournemouth, the Northern Irishman said of his future: I am here to speak about the game today.
Defenders: Carlos Akapo (Cadiz, Spain), Marvin Anieboh (Cacereno, Spain), Cosme Anvene (Deportivo Unidad, Equatorial Guinea), Saul Coco (Las Palmas, Spain), Miguel Angel Maye (Futuro Kings, Equatorial Guinea), Luis Meseguer (Navalcarnero, Spain), Basilio Ndong (Start, Norway), Luis Enrique Nsue (Futuro Kings, Equatorial Guinea), Esteban Obiang (Antequera, Spain)
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.
Presumably, they are just confused, attempting to help out Matic and McTominay when the manager would prefer them to make runs for more direct balls forward.
Plus the goal they did score was a moment of sensational quality from Callum Wilson. The 21-year-old has long been considered a superstar-in-waiting but it seems that wait is now over.
And he will be assisted by his former team-mate Gary Caldwell, who leaves his post at Manchester City's academy.
The defeat was Arsenal's first in domestic competition since losing to Chelsea back in February, though they have also been beaten by European champions Barcelona this season.
He takes defenders all over the pitch with his running - to the extent it's like having two strikers in one when Antonio is at his best.
Ferguson sent Hart the wrong way from the spot. James McCarthy then threaded a pass through for Abada, who was denied by goalkeeper Joe Lewis.
I think it's a dream of every girl to play in such a big tournament and it is for me too. It would be great if I could be a part of this team at the Euros, she added.
Welbeck leveller dents Chelsea's title hopesHow the title race stands now...Tuchel rages at refereeing and slams 'joke' penalty decisionChelsea's accounts state they are reliant on Fordstam Limited for its continued financial support.
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For the first 20 minutes, it was Leeds who looked most likely to score. But once Shelvey's left-footed volley was saved by Meslier, Newcastle brought a balance to the game which they did not relinquish.
