This is the start of a busy month for City, who resume the defence of their Premier League title here against Brentford on Wednesday, and are back in action in the last 16 of the Champions League later in February as they chase glory on three fronts.
But this is not a serious team and not even an interesting one. It is certainly not a project for someone as talented and demanding as Pochettino, who understandably wants to join Manchester United as soon as possible. At least at Old Trafford he would be able to make big calls and sculpt the club in his image.
The only positive I can take from Sunday is that Raphael Varane didn't play. If he did play, then what options would Manchester United and Solskjaer be able to turn to next?
Carra: Conte needs time but CL possible Speaking on Sky Sports News ahead of Monday Night Football this week, Jamie Carragher said: I'd love Conte back in the Premier League.
My love affair with Juventus is not ending, it will never end, he said. Of course, from now to the end of the season I do have to evaluate everything, talk to my family about what is best.
Liverpool's 1990s decline was exacerbated by the misguided notion the secret sauce for their success was a closely-guarded recipe that only those with access to the fabled boot room could cook up.
The Tottenham boss goes on to direct further criticism at the Premier League, adding that if they wish to actually protect the welfare of players then they should consider a less packed schedule.
You have to play the right system. Then he went to a three at the back, a 4-4-2, and at the end I think he was making up systems.
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There was no hint of him suddenly feeling like the main man in Serie A now; that he believes has gone from a Zlatan fan to one of his peers.
Arteta spent five years playing under Wenger at the Gunners. We would be delighted to have him much closer, Arteta said.
I knew if I was doing it, there's no point me doing it and not speaking about difficult situations because that's part of life.
That could make Howe's job tougher than it needs to be. Brentford are on a run of four straight defeats, but their performance data remains strong.
United have a good relationship with Ajax, with their former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar the chief executive at the Eredivisie club.
Liverpool and Man City are enjoying the pressure of the title race and make keeping on each other's tails look easy, says Sky Sports' Gary Neville.
In the Premier League's formative days the Senegal international may have found himself stuck out on a wing in a conventional 4-4-2.
Kessie's Milan contract expires on June 30 and he is free to speak to clubs outside Italy with Spurs having already held talks with the Ivory Coast midfielder's representatives about a free transfer in the summer.
The result moved Huddersfield above Nottingham Forest and four points behind second-placed Bournemouth with five matches still to play, although the Cherries have two games in hand.
The month of January represents an important period for football clubs across Europe, with the transfer window opening and business to be carried out.
Kai Havertz’ extra time penalty gave the 2021 Champions League winners a 2-1 victory over Copa Libertadores holders Palmeiras.
The Portuguese defender added: It's very good even with that adverse conditions for us playing away, the crowd was on fire so we knew we had to stick together and we knew that helps the team to do it. Rodgers hails cunning personality of young FoxesCredit should go to Rodgers for making the three attacking changes in Lookman, Daka and Ayoze Perez - who all had major involvements in Leicester's two late goals.
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However, Japan held on to maintain their perfect record in Group A and move to within touching distance of the knockout stages.
When we were losing 3-0, they were there supporting us. That have us more boost to keep believing we could turn this around.
The first came via a Kellyn Acosta free kick, giving the USMNT its first set-piece goal of the qualifying cycle. Given the weapons the USMNT has at its disposal, that stat was baffling, but it's now one that is in the past.
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Spurs are also interested in AC Milan's Franck Kessie, who is out of contract with the Italian club at the end of the season.
It was a week where if I was a Premier League manager my job could be under threat. Last week, forget about hitting the bullseye, I barely found the board.
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Tickets can be purchased through the tournament's official website. The cost of tickets for the Arnold Clark Cup ranges from £3.75 to £30 (excluding booking fees).
It's impressive to see. It's difficult to get that far. The pressure on their shoulders was massive. We will watch it definitely.
John Stones - 6Out of the team in the first half of the season, Stones is back now and, with Ruben Dias missing, provided a solid performance in City's backline on this big stage.
