Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are among the sides who could have something to say about that, so too Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Villarreal, but many out there believe City and Liverpool are the two best sides in Europe, and a showdown in the final would not only be fitting but also the go-to match when the dust settles and this rivalry is one of the past.
Wales travel to Finland for a friendly on September 1 before resuming their World Cup qualifying campaign against Belarus - in Russia - four days later.
Sondre Solholm Johansen made a surprise return in central defence for Motherwell while Liam Donnelly made his first start since mid-August as the Northern Ireland international and Cornelius came into midfield.
Thomas Tuchel described this as unlike Chelsea, and it's difficult not to agree, given their personnel.
Callum McGregor - 6Looked off pace in early stages but grew into game and hit equaliser at key time just before the break.
The charge relates to an incident in the 53rd minute, when United players surrounded the referee after Lewis Dunk's challenge on Anthony Elanga.
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The result, combined with Sweden's 3-0 victory over Slovakia, sees Vera Pauw's charges finish 2021 in second place in the table.
I'm not surprised Gareth Southgate loves him, I love him, all coaches would love him. I would have loved to have him as a team-mate when I was a player.
Spurs secured their first league double over the reigning top-flight champions since 1986-87, when they beat Liverpool 1-0 home and away.
When asked if the performance in his penultimate match was the worst of his tenure, Rangnick told Sky Sports: Yes it was, from the first to the last minute.
It's been a tough end to the season. The players have done what they can do best, so has the manager.
There will be lots of debate about decisions made by the officials in the game around the two key penalty decisions and Gabriel Magalhaes's red card but, regardless of the controversy, City battled until the very last moment, when Rodri - a key figure for them in midfield this season - emerged as the unlikely match-winner.
On a weekly wage of £354,000, De Jong is currently the highest-paid player at the Camp Nou. While Barcelona would be worse off for the loss of the 24-year-old, Xavi’s squad is strongest in midfield. Barca could absorb the departure of De Jong with the likes of Nico Gonalez and Gavi able to step in.
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Benfica goalkeeper Costa Pereira summed up the mood in Lisbon afterwards. I arrived hoping to stop a great man, he said of his encounter with Pele.
It underlines the growing strength of youth development in Canada - and the wider interest in football in a country that has traditionally focused on more established sports.
All football fixturesPremier League fixturesBoost for PL clubs as red list is reducedWhich players are impacted?Liverpool have two players in the Brazil squad for their clash against Uruguay at 1.30am on Friday morning UK time - Fabinho and Alisson - kicking off just 35 hours before they are due to play at Watford on Saturday at 12.30pm.
FMF president Yon de Luisa revealed the plans on Monday, with decisive action being taken against those that continue to tarnish the nation’s reputation.
Arsenal were more irked at what they felt was inconsistent use of the monitor rather than whether or not they should have had a penalty.
Then we have the moment of transition: what happens when we lose the ball and what happens when we win the ball? This is number three and number four.
There was no way he would ever sacrifice attitude and work ethic and character just for quality. I think Eddie can absolutely take Newcastle to the level that they want to be, says McAdam.
“Twelve-month ban. No football. Eredivisie? KNVB Cup? Europa League? Champions League? AFCON? Gone. Just like that.
Indeed, even during Arsenal's difficult start, when they lost their first three Premier League games, his performances were a bright spot.
Nuno: Kane needs help to get back in the scoring grooveTottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes there is nothing to suggest Harry Kane will not come good but has vowed to help him on and off the pitch.
And as Barcelona's players celebrated with fans at full-time, receiving scarves and flags from the stands, it suggested the appetite for women's football is growing at a rate which may have been underestimated.
Last week, Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl said the club will sit down with Haaland in the next few weeks, adding: It would be good if a decision doesn't drag on forever. Erling Haaland getting even better - Barcelona next?Mino Raiola: Big chance Erling Haaland will leave Dortmund this summerTransfer Centre LIVE!Meanwhile, Haaland's agent Mino Raiola admitted last month there is a big chance his client will leave at the end of the season, listing City as one of the possible destinations.
Kjetil Knutsen's side knocked one-touch passes around the Celtic defence until Espejord nipped through and got goal-side of Carl Starfelt. Without delay, he poked the ball through a generous gap to notch his first goal for the club.
We simply have too many players coming back from long injuries and Covid. The injury of Reece James was a huge blow. Andreas was one of the top players on the pitch and at some point, it is too much against a Brighton team with nothing to lose.
Having finished one point behind champions Lille last season, Paris St-Germain will wrap up a 10th French title with four games to spare if they avoid defeat at home to Lens on Saturday (20:00 BST).
Away from home especially, Watkins is a manager's dream as he will chase every lost cause, turning bad balls into good ones, Clinton Morrison told Soccer Saturday.
For a club that appears to have lost its identity, the return of the man who came to define the style of play for one of the world’s greatest ever teams is undeniably symbolic.
I'm all-in and I will give this job everything that it needs for it to be a success. I'll be 100% committed and so will my staff, said Gerrard.
So what happens? Does Salah stay and renew, or does he run his contract down and leave on a free in 2023? Do Liverpool, as unpalatable as it may sound, even cash in this summer, perhaps?
Brentford head of medical Neil Greig told the club website: David has unfortunately sustained an injury to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament in his left knee.
Tactically, too, United have failed. The defence is disorganised, the midfield seems more like a gaping hole than an area of strength despite Van de Beek, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to use. Counterattacking against the better sides has stopped working as there was never anything new. Poorer, limited sides have been able to keep United at bay with a rudimentary approach that demands commitment, and Solskjaer has been signally unable to fix United’s aversion to running the hard miles.
“We have demonstrated what we are capable of. For the future, we will try to consolidate the achievements and participate regularly in competitions.”
The result means the title race remains firmly in the balance with City ahead by just that one point with seven matches left to play.
Diallo is raw, but his fearlessness and enthusiasm could be key as Rangers chase a second consecutive Scottish Premiership title.
They feel they are being put in an impossible position by being asked to play three games between Boxing Day and January 2.
West Ham have been on everyone's lips since the draw was made - but in all honesty, all I'm concentrating on is our rearranged home league game with Leamington on Tuesday.
Barcelona's former president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted that Messi's €700m release clause had to be met for him to leave.
I Giallorossi will now meet Feyenoord in the final in Tirana, Albania on May 25. Talking Point - The Foxes fall short as Jose works his magic once more
Arsenal retain strong interest in VlahovicTransfer Centre LIVE!Notebook: Lille refusing to sell Newcastle target BotmanWeek after week, Vlahovic repeated his aspirations to Bojinov.
Newcastle have also been keen on landing Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United, although the discussions are on the verge of collapsing.
The 11/10 with Sky Bet for under 40 booking points looks a decent value play. When Liverpool win, they win to nil.
Even the masks are sick of it! There's laughter around the media room and from the other end of the Zoom call as Jurgen Klopp holds up his face mask by a broken ear strap, with his trademark grin on his face.
