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Dance Teacher: Welcome to salsa class! Who’s ready to dance?!?

Raúl Jiménez: *hiding a bag of tortilla chips* There’s been a misunderstanding

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Guardiola’s birthday ruined as Palace snatch point, Spurs’ top-four bid dented - football

Pep Guardiola’s 49th birthday celebrations went flat as Fernandinho’s late own goal forced Manchester City to settle for a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, while Tottenham’s hopes of finishing in the top four were dented by a goalless stalemate at Watford on Saturday.On a busy day of top-flight action, the pitchside VAR monitor was used in the Premier League for the first time at Norwich and Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Sheffield United.It was the drama at the Etihad Stadium that took the spotlight as Fernandinho’s last-gasp blunder left Guardiola in no mood to party after City’s faint hopes of retaining the title suffered another hammer blow.The champions trail Liverpool by 13 points ahead of the runaway leaders’ clash with rivals Manchester United on Sunday.“It was a tight game. It’s difficult to analyse when they shoot from one corner and have no more chances,” Guardiola said.“I told them to put more balls into the box and try to control Zaha on the counter-attack. We had many chances, unfortunately we could not win.”Cenk Tosun marked his first league start since his loan move from Everton with his maiden goal for the Eagles, the Turkish striker netting a close-range strike from Martin Kelly’s flick in the 39th minute.Sergio Aguero appeared to have turned the game on its head in the 82nd minute when the Argentine striker bagged his 250th goal in 360 games for the club.Aguero put City ahead in the 87th minute with a typically predatory header from Benjamin Mendy’s cross.But there was a sting in the tale for Guardiola as Fernandinho turned Wilfried Zaha’s cross into his own net in the 90th minute to end second-placed City’s run of three successive league wins.At Vicarage Road, Troy Deeney’s 70th-minute spot-kick was saved by Paulo Gazzaniga before Tottenham’s Erik Lamela was denied a last-gasp winner by Ignacio Pussetto’s goal-line clearance.With England captain Harry Kane sidelined after hamstring surgery, Tottenham have gone three league games without scoring.- Toothless Tottenham -Jose Mourinho’s side are without a win in four league matches since December 26 and sit eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who visit Newcastle in Saturday’s late game.Toothless Tottenham thought they had stolen the points in stoppage-time when Lamela flicked Serge Aurier’s cross towards goal, but Watford’s new signing Pussetto cleared off the line, with goal-line technology showing just 10.04mm of the ball had not gone over.“I know it was only a couple of millimetres but goal-line technology does not make mistakes like VAR. We have to accept it was not a goal,” Mourinho said.Arsenal are 10 points adrift of the top four after the Blades continued their superb first season back in the Premier League.Gabriel Martinelli broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage-time at the Emirates Stadium.The 18-year-old Brazilian striker claimed his ninth goal of the season with a clinical finish from Bukayo Saka’s cross.But Chris Wilder’s side snatched an 83rd-minute equaliser when John Fleck lashed home after Arsenal failed to clear.Bottom of the table Norwich’s vital 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Bournemouth saw the pitchside monitor finally used to decide a red card call.Norwich took the lead when Bournemouth defender Steve Cook was sent off after flinging himself across the goal to block Teemu Pukki’s shot with his hand.Pukki fired home the resulting penalty in the 33rd minute, but the Canaries had to survive a tense finish after Ben Godfrey was sent off in the 76th minute.Godfrey’s foul on Callum Wilson was ruled a red card by referee Paul Tierney after he checked with the monitor, a move that followed advice to officials from Premier League chiefs this week to use the screen more often.Wolves climbed to sixth after a thrilling fightback in their 3-2 win at Southampton, with Pedro Neto starting a second-half revival that saw Raul Jimenez’s brace seal the points.Everton drew 1-1 at West Ham after Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Issa Diop’s opener for the hosts.Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish rescued a 1-1 draw at Brighton, who had taken the lead through Leandro Trossard. Read the full article

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Ian Rush says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a class act but Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero is the only Premier League player he would take over Liverpool’s star-studded front three, while speaking to talkSPORT (11 September, 12.50pm).

One of the most feared goal-scorers in English football history might have to make room for 32 candles on his birthday cake these days but, even as he enters the autumn of his career, the goals continue to flow like vintage vino.

Aguero took his tally to 180 in 263 Premier League appearances despite an injury hit 2019/20.

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City’s lethal number ten is all-but guaranteed to overhaul Andy Cole and become the third-highest goal-scorer in the competition’s history at some point next season.

And Rush, a ruthless penalty box poacher in his own day, would jump at the chance to bring Aguero to Anfield, choosing the former Atletico Madrid star over the likes of Raul Jimenez, Harry Kane and Arsenal talisman Aubameyang.

“It would be none of them, it would be Aguero! For me, he is an unbelievable player,” said Rush, the most prolific striker in Liverpool’s history.

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“I like watching him inside the penalty box, he is a penalty box sort of player. Aubameyang is class but…”

The fact that Rush would turn his nose up at the likes of Kane, Jimenez and more speaks volumes about the quality at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal right now.

Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah scribed their name into Liverpool’s already rich history during the club’s first ever Premier League triumph, although there is a nagging feeling that Klopp could do with a classic ‘number nine’ to ease the burden on the overburdened trio.

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Liverpool’s trophies under Jurgen Klopp

Champions League

2018/19

UEFA Super Cup

2019

FIFA Club World Cup

2019

Premier League

2019/20

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Wolves striker Diogo Jota claims a lack of success could harm Manchester United’s fanbase

& # 39; Fans do not support Manchester United if they do not win trophies & # 39 ;: Wolf striker Diogo Jota focuses on the club while bidding alongside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to Molineux

Diogo Jota believes that support for Liverpool and Man City will continue to grow

Jota scored twice in two different games against Manchester United last season

The striker also got the best of Harry Maguire when he was in Leicester

Iota believed that United had improved as a result of their summer spending

By Best Sloman for The Mail on Sunday

Published: 22:46 BST, August 17, 2019 | Updated: 22:46 BST, August 17, 2019

In-form Wolves striker Diogo Jota, the curse from Manchester United Believes last season that the men of Solskjaer of Ole Gunnar run the risk of losing their number 1 status all over the world unless they quickly start winning again.

United is traditionally seen as the largest club in England and has topped up the attendance lists in Old Trafford for the past 25 years.

But if he takes his native Portugal as an example, Jota can see that United is appropriated by Liverpool and Manchester City in terms of worldwide popularity with younger fans.

Diogo Jota scored twice for Wolves in two different victories over Manchester United

The 22- birthday boy says a new generation of fans will not support United if they do do not win trophies

& # 39; Of course, Man United will always remain a great team. But when City and Liverpool win titles, they have more fans who support them in Portugal & # 39 ;, says Jota.

& # 39; It has to do with the moment and we must be honest and say that Liverpool is a better moment now than Man United.

& # 39; Everyone loves winners and when younger fans watch other countries, they like to see a team that is winning such as Man City and Liverpool. & # 39;

Jota, 22, declares his reasoning to be polite and factual instead of deliberately trying to end United who has not been a champion since 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Last season, Wolves attacker scored twice in several wins over Solksjaer & # 39; s men in Molineux in the Premier League and FA Cup.

After he permanently moved his loan to England this summer, he scored a spectacular kick against the Armenian side Pyunik in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

And to get further angry In his confidence, Jota scored a hat trick against Leicester the last time he was confronted with the new £ 80 million defender Harry Maguire of England, although the center half of England came after his first goal retired injured.

& # 39; This is a new season – Nothing to do with matches last season & # 39 ;, Jota says. & # 39; If you watched Manchester United in their first game against Chelsea, they looked very strong. I think it will be difficult for us. We must hold them when necessary, and then try to attack.

& # 39; United tried to improve their team and had time to work together in the preseason.

& # 39; Of course Harry Maguire has qualities, but it is our job to pass him. Those ratings for players are hard to explain. The market is unreal, but it has nothing to do with me. It has to do with the clubs and the moment we live. I know the defenders we have on our team and I trust them. & # 39;

Wolves came closest to the Big Six last season and finished nine points behind United. In seventh place, they qualified for the Europa League and after Monday's game against the Solskjaer team, they fly to Italy to meet Torino in a Europa League play-off.

Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates after scoring in Wolves' Europa League victory on Thursday evening

It's too early to think about the last Premier League table, Jota emphasizes. & # 39; It is true that we finished seventh last time, but it will be difficult to do it again. We must realize that it will not be easy. Many teams have spent more money than we do and will try to get there. & # 39;

Although there was a surprise that Nuno Espirito Santo gave his first-choice attackers Raul Jimenez and Jota a run-out from the bank on Thursday, it worked with the pair for Jota & # 39; s fantastic bicycle shovel.

He admits that it has given him a lift. "Everyone who scores a goal gets confidence, especially if you are a striker because you live for goals and help," he said.

& # 39; Acrobatic shots just happen – you don't think about it much in advance either. You can't escape the fact that we already won 7-0 together, so you may feel freer to try things. But situations like this can occur at any time in any game. & # 39;

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"He's the man who could break Liverpool hearts" - Fan Predictions: The title showdown

The final day of the Premier League season is upon us, and what a campaign it has been for both Manchester City and Liverpool.

Nobody thought anyone would get near Pep Guardiola’s title-winning centurions, but Jurgen Klopp’s resilient Liverpool side have run them extremely close – they may even snatch their crown from them if Brighton perform a miracle and the Reds can beat Wolves.

Just a point separates City and Liverpool, and having lost just one game all season with 94 points under their belts, the fact that Klopp’s men may not win the title just goes to show the quality on offer in arguably the best title race in years.

Ahead of the final day, we’ve taken time to chat with Football FanCast’s assistant editor and Manchester City fan, Jack Saville, and staff writer Charles Jones, a Liverpool supporter, to discuss the big talking points as a truly memorable campaign reaches its conclusion…

Q: They’ve barely put a foot wrong all season, but Liverpool look like missing out on a maiden Premier League title. Where do you think they lost it and what could they have done better?

Jack: “I’m in danger of sitting on the fence here but I think it undermines what Liverpool have done to suggest that they have in any way lost it. Jurgen Klopp has performed miracles with his squad this season and they will only be thwarted by virtue of Manchester City’s unfathomable supremacy. They have, of course, had some huge strokes of luck along the way, but you need that to have any chance of coming close to Pep Guardiola’s side.”

Charles: “Liverpool definitely lost the title back in January and February. We’ve lost just one game all season, but the draws against West Ham, Leicester, Man Utd and Everton were really costly.”

Consecutive 1-1 draws against Leicester and West Ham look like they’ll cost Liverpool in the grand scheme of things, which will really disappoint Klopp as his men simply didn’t look up for it in those two games. Squandered chances against Everton and a stuttering game against United also haven’t helped, and you simply can’t afford any minor errors when it’s Guardiola you’re up against.

Q: Pep Guardiola’s men seem virtually unstoppable, but Liverpool have ran them admirably close this season. What do City need to do in the summer to record three titles in a row next season and become the first team to do so in over a decade? (If they win on Sunday that is!)

Jack: “Regardless of whether City manage to achieve a monumental feat and defend the Premier League title for the first time, they’ll need to ensure they add a defensive midfielder of immense quality in the summer as well as a new left-back. Benjamin Mendy needs a serious challenger. As much as I admire Oleksandr Zinchenko I don’t see him as a solid long-term option and I doubt Guardiola does either.  It’s a romantic story but not one which will run for much longer. Ilkay Gundogan has been incredible in the holding role in recent weeks and his run of games in the side has facilitated an impressive transformation, but it’s no secret that more depth is needed to ease the burden on Fernandinho. If Nicolas Otamendi packs his bags then I imagine a new centre-back will arrive.”

Charles: “City seem unstoppable. They have incredible depth in every position but if they are to strengthen anywhere they need a new left back and a new midfielder. Fernandinho isn’t getting any younger and Benjamin Mendy looks to be too injury prone. If Kevin De Bruyne can go all of next season injury free then it’ll be tough for anyone to overcome them.”

How do you improve one of the Premier League’s greatest ever sides? Well, there are a few areas that need some polishing. Like Charles alluded to, Mendy’s fitness problems and constant off-field antics seem to be causing Guardiola some angst, whilst the pivotal Fernandinho has just celebrated his 34th birthday.

Q: Where do you think Brighton can hurt City this Sunday? And likewise, where do you think Wolves could cause Liverpool problems?

Jack: “Chris Hughton is an excellent defensive tactician and Brighton are capable of frustrating the very best in the division on their day. Expect a deep line and plenty of bodies behind the ball. City are well accustomed to breaking teams down who play in this manner but the enormity of the occasion will add an extra layer of intensity to the challenge. Wolves’ strength lies on the counter-attack, as the top-six clubs have discovered this season. Technically they are strong and they have players with the vision to carve Liverpool open in the blinking of an eye, and equally the players to finish clinically inside the penalty area. Watch out for goal-machine Raul Jimenez: he’s the man who could break Liverpool hearts. “

Charles: “Brighton have had a tendency to get results against big teams, beating Man Utd and drawing twice with Arsenal. Glenn Murray is exceptional when it comes to putting away chances so that’s where City will have to be careful. Wolves have an incredible record against the top six and their strengths are well documented; depending on whether or not Andy Robertson will be fit after his injury against Barcelona, Matt Doherty could have a great day at Anfield.”

The Seagulls will be starved of the ball inside their own stadium on Sunday, no doubt. Their best bet at causing an upset will be to focus on set pieces whilst staying solid at the back, where the likes of Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy can be a real force when they’re up for it.

Wolves have beaten every European Cup finalist this season in Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea, which goes to show just how good they can be against the top sides.

Q: 90th minute. The scores are level. Who do you choose to score an Aguero-esque title winner for your respective side? 

Jack: “Wow, what a question! I was there when Aguero scored against QPR and I don’t think my ticker has ever quite recovered. Given everything that has happened in recent years I simply cannot look beyond Raheem Sterling. Imagine that, the former Liverpool player – routinely booed by the Anfield faithful and slandered in the media for almost the entirety of his short career – scoring a last minute winner to steal the title away from his former club. It’s truly the stuff of fairytales but I think football has had enough miraculous drama for one week already…”

Charles: “Sadio Mane. He may not score as many goals as Mohamed Salah but he doesn’t shy away from the big occasion; his goals in the Champions League over the past two years have shown that.”

We would be extremely lucky to see another moment of that ilk ever again, as Martin Tyler famously exclaimed. I’m sure that most Liverpool fans would like to see Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain net a goal of such importance, having endured the toughest time of his career injury wise, or the inspirational Jordan Henderson.

City? Well, City don’t deserve another one of those moments. One per lifetime is enough, don’t be greedy!

Q: How big of a challenge will it be for Liverpool to pick themselves up and go again next season from a mental aspect, considering they’ve lost just one league game?

Jack: “The way this Liverpool team are playing I’d have to say it will make them stronger. They are relentlessly determined and I don’t see them easing up until they clinch the title. Perhaps the double blow of losing in the Champions League final and ending the season with nothing would damage them mentally, particularly given they lost against Real Madrid last season as well, but I think they’ll push Man City all the way once again whatever happens. I backed them to fade away in the early stages of the season and they proved me wrong, so I could be way off the mark once again here…”

Charles: “Losing just one league game all year and not winning the title will hurt Jurgen Klopp’s side, but they recovered from losing the Champions League final last year by reaching the final again this season. There shouldn’t be a problem in terms of motivation for Liverpool, just watch the second leg against Barcelona to see what mental grit they have.”

To add to Charles’ point, Klopp has lost all three finals that he has led his Liverpool side to, and always seems to improve them and get them going again next season; finishing 2nd this year will be tough to take, but you can expect the Reds to be back chomping at the bit next term.

Finally, what are your score predictions for the two games?

Jack: “Brighton 0-3 Manchester City & Liverpool 3-1 Wolves.”

Charles: “Brighton 1-4 Manchester City & Liverpool 2-0 Wolves.”

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John Cena and His Mom In New Commercial, WWE Stock & Viewership Notes, Sin Cara

John Cena and His Mom In New Commercial, WWE Stock & Viewership Notes, Sin Cara

Below is a brand new Hefty commercial with John Cena and his mom Carol:

There is no WWE stock update from Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Viewership for this week’s RAW and SmackDown will also be delayed due to the holiday.

It appears Sin Cara was doing promotional work for WWE in Mexico City last Thursday. He met with Raul Jimenez of the Mexican National Team and had an early birthday…

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Raúl Jiménez: Are you saying my voice cracks? My voice doesn’t crack!

Edson Alvarez: Dude, no offence, but your voice cracks so much we’ve already made a techno remix out of it.

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Raúl Jiménez: You need to stop doing weird things, going out might help

Rúben Vinagre: I went to the park today

Raúl Jiménez: There you go! I hope you got something from that.

Rúben Vinagre: *opens coat* This Duck!

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Raúl Jiménez: It’s so great seeing you again, love. I really do enjoy spending time with you.

Jonny: Aw, Raúl! You are so sweet. I love hanging out with you too!

Raúl Jiménez: Shh. I’m on video chat with Daniela

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Happy Birthday Raúl Jiménez!! 🎉🥳🎉🥳

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Julian Brandt

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Raúl Jiménez

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Johannes ‘Jojo’ Eggestein

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Adam Lallana

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Dario “pipa” Benedetto

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Iker Casillas

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Joe Gomez

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Jonas Hector

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Kyle Walker

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Marco Reus

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The final day of the Premier League season is upon us, and what a campaign it has been for both Manchester City and Liverpool.

Nobody thought anyone would get near Pep Guardiola’s title-winning centurions, but Jurgen Klopp’s resilient Liverpool side have run them extremely close – they may even snatch their crown from them if Brighton perform a miracle and the Reds can beat Wolves.

Just a point separates City and Liverpool, and having lost just one game all season with 94 points under their belts, the fact that Klopp’s men may not win the title just goes to show the quality on offer in arguably the best title race in years.

Ahead of the final day, we’ve taken time to chat with Football FanCast’s assistant editor and Manchester City fan, Jack Saville, and staff writer Charles Jones, a Liverpool supporter, to discuss the big talking points as a truly memorable campaign reaches its conclusion…

Q: They’ve barely put a foot wrong all season, but Liverpool look like missing out on a maiden Premier League title. Where do you think they lost it and what could they have done better?

Jack: “I’m in danger of sitting on the fence here but I think it undermines what Liverpool have done to suggest that they have in any way lost it. Jurgen Klopp has performed miracles with his squad this season and they will only be thwarted by virtue of Manchester City’s unfathomable supremacy. They have, of course, had some huge strokes of luck along the way, but you need that to have any chance of coming close to Pep Guardiola’s side.”

Charles: “Liverpool definitely lost the title back in January and February. We’ve lost just one game all season, but the draws against West Ham, Leicester, Man Utd and Everton were really costly.”

Consecutive 1-1 draws against Leicester and West Ham look like they’ll cost Liverpool in the grand scheme of things, which will really disappoint Klopp as his men simply didn’t look up for it in those two games. Squandered chances against Everton and a stuttering game against United also haven’t helped, and you simply can’t afford any minor errors when it’s Guardiola you’re up against.

Q: Pep Guardiola’s men seem virtually unstoppable, but Liverpool have ran them admirably close this season. What do City need to do in the summer to record three titles in a row next season and become the first team to do so in over a decade? (If they win on Sunday that is!)

Jack: “Regardless of whether City manage to achieve a monumental feat and defend the Premier League title for the first time, they’ll need to ensure they add a defensive midfielder of immense quality in the summer as well as a new left-back. Benjamin Mendy needs a serious challenger. As much as I admire Oleksandr Zinchenko I don’t see him as a solid long-term option and I doubt Guardiola does either.  It’s a romantic story but not one which will run for much longer. Ilkay Gundogan has been incredible in the holding role in recent weeks and his run of games in the side has facilitated an impressive transformation, but it’s no secret that more depth is needed to ease the burden on Fernandinho. If Nicolas Otamendi packs his bags then I imagine a new centre-back will arrive.”

Charles: “City seem unstoppable. They have incredible depth in every position but if they are to strengthen anywhere they need a new left back and a new midfielder. Fernandinho isn’t getting any younger and Benjamin Mendy looks to be too injury prone. If Kevin De Bruyne can go all of next season injury free then it’ll be tough for anyone to overcome them.”

How do you improve one of the Premier League’s greatest ever sides? Well, there are a few areas that need some polishing. Like Charles alluded to, Mendy’s fitness problems and constant off-field antics seem to be causing Guardiola some angst, whilst the pivotal Fernandinho has just celebrated his 34th birthday.

Q: Where do you think Brighton can hurt City this Sunday? And likewise, where do you think Wolves could cause Liverpool problems?

Jack: “Chris Hughton is an excellent defensive tactician and Brighton are capable of frustrating the very best in the division on their day. Expect a deep line and plenty of bodies behind the ball. City are well accustomed to breaking teams down who play in this manner but the enormity of the occasion will add an extra layer of intensity to the challenge. Wolves’ strength lies on the counter-attack, as the top-six clubs have discovered this season. Technically they are strong and they have players with the vision to carve Liverpool open in the blinking of an eye, and equally the players to finish clinically inside the penalty area. Watch out for goal-machine Raul Jimenez: he’s the man who could break Liverpool hearts. “

Charles: “Brighton have had a tendency to get results against big teams, beating Man Utd and drawing twice with Arsenal. Glenn Murray is exceptional when it comes to putting away chances so that’s where City will have to be careful. Wolves have an incredible record against the top six and their strengths are well documented; depending on whether or not Andy Robertson will be fit after his injury against Barcelona, Matt Doherty could have a great day at Anfield.”

The Seagulls will be starved of the ball inside their own stadium on Sunday, no doubt. Their best bet at causing an upset will be to focus on set pieces whilst staying solid at the back, where the likes of Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy can be a real force when they’re up for it.

Wolves have beaten every European Cup finalist this season in Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea, which goes to show just how good they can be against the top sides.

Q: 90th minute. The scores are level. Who do you choose to score an Aguero-esque title winner for your respective side? 

Jack: “Wow, what a question! I was there when Aguero scored against QPR and I don’t think my ticker has ever quite recovered. Given everything that has happened in recent years I simply cannot look beyond Raheem Sterling. Imagine that, the former Liverpool player – routinely booed by the Anfield faithful and slandered in the media for almost the entirety of his short career – scoring a last minute winner to steal the title away from his former club. It’s truly the stuff of fairytales but I think football has had enough miraculous drama for one week already…”

Charles: “Sadio Mane. He may not score as many goals as Mohamed Salah but he doesn’t shy away from the big occasion; his goals in the Champions League over the past two years have shown that.”

We would be extremely lucky to see another moment of that ilk ever again, as Martin Tyler famously exclaimed. I’m sure that most Liverpool fans would like to see Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain net a goal of such importance, having endured the toughest time of his career injury wise, or the inspirational Jordan Henderson.

City? Well, City don’t deserve another one of those moments. One per lifetime is enough, don’t be greedy!

Q: How big of a challenge will it be for Liverpool to pick themselves up and go again next season from a mental aspect, considering they’ve lost just one league game?

Jack: “The way this Liverpool team are playing I’d have to say it will make them stronger. They are relentlessly determined and I don’t see them easing up until they clinch the title. Perhaps the double blow of losing in the Champions League final and ending the season with nothing would damage them mentally, particularly given they lost against Real Madrid last season as well, but I think they’ll push Man City all the way once again whatever happens. I backed them to fade away in the early stages of the season and they proved me wrong, so I could be way off the mark once again here…”

Charles: “Losing just one league game all year and not winning the title will hurt Jurgen Klopp’s side, but they recovered from losing the Champions League final last year by reaching the final again this season. There shouldn’t be a problem in terms of motivation for Liverpool, just watch the second leg against Barcelona to see what mental grit they have.”

To add to Charles’ point, Klopp has lost all three finals that he has led his Liverpool side to, and always seems to improve them and get them going again next season; finishing 2nd this year will be tough to take, but you can expect the Reds to be back chomping at the bit next term.

Finally, what are your score predictions for the two games?

Jack: “Brighton 0-3 Manchester City & Liverpool 3-1 Wolves.”

Charles: “Brighton 1-4 Manchester City & Liverpool 2-0 Wolves.”

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Wolves’ win against Manchester United was unbelievable – I’ve not seen anything like it for years 

Wolves & # 39; victory over Manchester United was incredible

Wolves & # 39; victory over Manchester United was incredible

I initially had doubts about Raul Jimenez but he came to his own

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Steve Bull

Published: 23:04 GMT, March 17, 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, March 17, 2019

Beating Man United was incredible. I've seen scenes like that at Molineux for a long time. It is one of the top competitions that I have attended for the atmosphere. The crowd was exciting.

It brought me back to the time when we had the playoffs with Crystal Palace in 1997. This time the noise from the fans gave the team the final touch. At the Billy Wright booth, I was busy with medics. You have to be there to experience it.

I had talked to people all day long about what might come. Then, when it happens, look over your shoulder and think, "With this fate behind us …"

The boys deserved the win. They did exactly what they did against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge – did not have much possession but kept it tight and frustrated them.

When United lost spring in the second half, he went back to second gear, while we went into the highest gear. We took the game to them and it was two big finishes to win it.

The two together remind me of the old days, Derek Dougan and John Richards, and I made it throughout the package and entered into a brilliant partnership with Diogo Jota. myself and Andy Mutch. They each have a good idea of ​​where the other is on the pitch. It is beautiful to see.

I had to say goodbye just before the end for the 50th birthday of a very good friend, so I got the texts left, right and in the middle. & # 39; Let's get a coach, let's get the tickets and the hotel. & # 39; I thought: & # 39; Oh my word & # 39 ;. I had not been so flooded for years.

They have a chance to win the thing. I really feel like we can beat Man City.

If you had told me at the start of the season, we would be seventh in the competition and in the semi-final of the FA Cup, I laughed. I haven't seen anything like it in years.

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Chelsea fans pine after club legend Didier Drogba as they wish him happy 41st birthday 

Didier Drogba became 41 and Chelsea fans

& # 39; Then we see what we have now … & # 39; were quick to wish him good birthday

Former spire looked at Stamford Bridge while Chelsea drew Wolves against Drogba's quality in front

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Published: 16:05 GMT, March 11, 2019 | Updated: 16:05 GMT, March 11, 2019

Didier Drogba's 41st birthday made Chelsea fans want the return of the striker on the field.

The Blues legend, who won four Champions League with a club, was present when his former club saved a late draw against Wolves

They were left behind at the strike by Raul Jimenez, but the leveler on the 92nd minute.

One supporter said: & # 39; It can be done if you leave Didier last night. Happy Birthday & # 39;

Another believes that Chelsea will never have such a rush … & # 39;

Another fan felt Chelsea's current attack options paled in comparison to Drogba's ability at the peak of his powers, and said: 'Then look what we have now … & # 39;

Drogba spent eight seasons in Stamford Bridge between 2004 and 2011, before returning for a Premier League-winning campaign in 2014.

In all, Drogba led 164 goals in 381 appearances for the club , giving his reputation as a legendary figure for his role in the 2012 Champions League triumph.

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Chelsea legend, Aston Villa prospect, Liverpool ace: The young talents who lit up the 3rd Round

They say the new generation don’t truly appreciate the magic of the FA Cup, but as the competition has waned in prestige and become an opportunity for English football’s biggest clubs to give their biggest talents the weekend off, it has in turn provided talented young players with precious opportunities to announce themselves to a wider audience.

This season’s FA Cup’s Third Round was once again filled with shock results, rotated teams and the odd giant-killing, but it perhaps now best serves English football as a breeding ground for young talents hoping to earn their own highlight on Match of the Day and subsequently catch someone’s eye – whether it’s their own manager’s or someone else’s.

With that in mind, Football FanCast take a look at the young talents who lit up the FA Cup’s Third Round…

Josh Brownhill, 23

It always felt like a game Huddersfield would approach with passive resistance, and it was a shot that Ben Hamer always should have saved at his near post. But that shouldn’t take anything away from Bristol City’s latest scalp of Premier League opposition, after beating Watford, Crystal Palace, Stoke City and Manchester United last season, or Josh Brownhill’s cute 72nd-minute winner.

The 23-year-old twisted his way into the box and then past a Terriers centre-back before slotting home with a powerful finish. Lee Johnson is solidifying a strong reputation for developing young players – Tammy Abraham and Joe Bryan’s improvements under his tutelage being the most recent examples – and Brownhill looks like another who could follow that trend.

Andre Green, 20

Having made his Premier League debut at just 17 years of age, Aston Villa fans will have expected Andre Green to be a little further along in his development right now, rather than spending the season on loan at Portsmouth.

But with two winners in the last two rounds, the FA Cup is quickly proving to be a coming-of-age tournament for the strike prodigy, also further cementing this season as the most potent campaign of his career with five strikes in all competitions. Amid news of Tammy Abraham cutting short his loan spell in Birmingham, perhaps Green’s winner against Norwich on Saturday will tempt Dean Smith into recalling the young forward.

Ademola Lookman, 21

Marco Silva described Ademola Lookman as Everton’s ‘present and future’ at the start of the season, but the English winger has still found opportunities hard to come by. Nonetheless, when those opportunities have come, Lookman on the most-part has taken them – including against Lincoln on Saturday.

The former Charlton youngster was a relentless presence on the right-hand side in the opening stages and enjoyed just rewards after twelve minutes when he headed home an effort that had to be confirmed by goal-line technology. A delicious curler from outside the box later fizzed past the far post, although Lookman will be frustrated that he couldn’t add to his tally despite Everton’s utter dominance of their League Two opposition, finishing up with 75% possession.

Joe Willock, 19

In with a shout for the Player of the Round, Joe Willock only added to his reputation as potentially Arsenal’s most exciting young player with a first-half brace over Blackpool, reacting first to stab home a rebound after Aaron Ramsey’s free kick slapped the woodwork and then smartly queuing up at the back post as Eddie Nketiah flicked on Alex Iwobi’s driven cross.

Throw in two created chances of his own and four tackles, and it was an impressive all-round performance from the teenager – one that might well see him filling Ramsey’s void in midfield once the Welshman’s contract expires.

Pl>ymaker FC’s Thogden was at the crucial relegation 6-pointer between Bolton and Rotherham. Check out the video below…

Antoine Semenyo, 19

If you could get over the commentators constantly mentioning his 19th birthday, there was much to like about Antoine Semenyo’s performance in Newport County’s giant-killing over Leicester City. It wasn’t crowned with a goal but the teenager on loan from Bristol City showed great energy and creativity in the opening stages, and then equally impressive positional discipline after Newport became increasingly focused on protecting their narrow lead.

With tricky feet, real vision and five goals on loan this season, Semenyo will no doubt have caught the eye of top flight clubs with his display against Premier League opposition. Remember the name.

Phil Foden, 18

A rite of passage that has always been a case of when rather than if. Phil Foden’s gradual ascension towards Manchester City’s next superstar took a firm step in the right direction on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side demolished Rotherham in a 7-0 win. Foden bagged City’s second goal just before half-time to inspire the biggest cheer of the afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, and the teenager will be hoping that earns him another start when City face Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

Frank Lampard, 40

Very old by player standards, but very young by manager standards and although it’s still early days for Frank Lampard in the dugout, the current signs are certainly encouraging. Despite Derby County tightening the purse strings, the Chelsea legend has his Rams side in the playoff race and regularly getting the better of Premier League opposition.

After knocking Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup earlier this season and giving a strong account of themselves against Chelsea in the following round, Derby pushed a rotated but by no means inadequate Southampton team all the way on Saturday, coming back from two goals down to force a replay. If Lampard continues to mastermind impressive performances against top flight clubs, it won’t be long before one or two are inquiring for his services.

Ki-Jana Hoever, 16

Thrown in at the deep end after Dejan Lovren’s injury, Ki-Jana Hoever didn’t exactly swim but didn’t exactly sink either – more trod incredibly treacherous Molineux waters as Liverpool succumbed to defeat at the hands of Wolves.

The teenage centre-back did his best to contain a talented and experienced centre-forward in Raul Jimenez upon his first-team debut, and while he didn’t quite succeed in that mission, he did show some flashes of brilliance – he drew raucous cheers from the away end when he won the ball back in the box, skipped past one defender, weaved his way between two more and set up a counter-attack with a pass out wide.

A long way to go before he’s playing regularly in the Premier League, but a promising inaugural outing for the Reds.

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They say the new generation don’t truly appreciate the magic of the FA Cup, but as the competition has waned in prestige and become an opportunity for English football’s biggest clubs to give their biggest talents the weekend off, it has in turn provided talented young players with precious opportunities to announce themselves to a wider audience.

This season’s FA Cup’s Third Round was once again filled with shock results, rotated teams and the odd giant-killing, but it perhaps now best serves English football as a breeding ground for young talents hoping to earn their own highlight on Match of the Day and subsequently catch someone’s eye – whether it’s their own manager’s or someone else’s.

With that in mind, Football FanCast take a look at the young talents who lit up the FA Cup’s Third Round…

Josh Brownhill, 23

It always felt like a game Huddersfield would approach with passive resistance, and it was a shot that Ben Hamer always should have saved at his near post. But that shouldn’t take anything away from Bristol City’s latest scalp of Premier League opposition, after beating Watford, Crystal Palace, Stoke City and Manchester United last season, or Josh Brownhill’s cute 72nd-minute winner.

The 23-year-old twisted his way into the box and then past a Terriers centre-back before slotting home with a powerful finish. Lee Johnson is solidifying a strong reputation for developing young players – Tammy Abraham and Joe Bryan’s improvements under his tutelage being the most recent examples – and Brownhill looks like another who could follow that trend.

Andre Green, 20

Having made his Premier League debut at just 17 years of age, Aston Villa fans will have expected Andre Green to be a little further along in his development right now, rather than spending the season on loan at Portsmouth.

But with two winners in the last two rounds, the FA Cup is quickly proving to be a coming-of-age tournament for the strike prodigy, also further cementing this season as the most potent campaign of his career with five strikes in all competitions. Amid news of Tammy Abraham cutting short his loan spell in Birmingham, perhaps Green’s winner against Norwich on Saturday will tempt Dean Smith into recalling the young forward.

Ademola Lookman, 21

Marco Silva described Ademola Lookman as Everton’s ‘present and future’ at the start of the season, but the English winger has still found opportunities hard to come by. Nonetheless, when those opportunities have come, Lookman on the most-part has taken them – including against Lincoln on Saturday.

The former Charlton youngster was a relentless presence on the right-hand side in the opening stages and enjoyed just rewards after twelve minutes when he headed home an effort that had to be confirmed by goal-line technology. A delicious curler from outside the box later fizzed past the far post, although Lookman will be frustrated that he couldn’t add to his tally despite Everton’s utter dominance of their League Two opposition, finishing up with 75% possession.

Joe Willock, 19

In with a shout for the Player of the Round, Joe Willock only added to his reputation as potentially Arsenal’s most exciting young player with a first-half brace over Blackpool, reacting first to stab home a rebound after Aaron Ramsey’s free kick slapped the woodwork and then smartly queuing up at the back post as Eddie Nketiah flicked on Alex Iwobi’s driven cross.

Throw in two created chances of his own and four tackles, and it was an impressive all-round performance from the teenager – one that might well see him filling Ramsey’s void in midfield once the Welshman’s contract expires.

Pl>ymaker FC’s Thogden was at the crucial relegation 6-pointer between Bolton and Rotherham. Check out the video below…

Antoine Semenyo, 19

If you could get over the commentators constantly mentioning his 19th birthday, there was much to like about Antoine Semenyo’s performance in Newport County’s giant-killing over Leicester City. It wasn’t crowned with a goal but the teenager on loan from Bristol City showed great energy and creativity in the opening stages, and then equally impressive positional discipline after Newport became increasingly focused on protecting their narrow lead.

With tricky feet, real vision and five goals on loan this season, Semenyo will no doubt have caught the eye of top flight clubs with his display against Premier League opposition. Remember the name.

Phil Foden, 18

A rite of passage that has always been a case of when rather than if. Phil Foden’s gradual ascension towards Manchester City’s next superstar took a firm step in the right direction on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side demolished Rotherham in a 7-0 win. Foden bagged City’s second goal just before half-time to inspire the biggest cheer of the afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, and the teenager will be hoping that earns him another start when City face Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

Frank Lampard, 40

Very old by player standards, but very young by manager standards and although it’s still early days for Frank Lampard in the dugout, the current signs are certainly encouraging. Despite Derby County tightening the purse strings, the Chelsea legend has his Rams side in the playoff race and regularly getting the better of Premier League opposition.

After knocking Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup earlier this season and giving a strong account of themselves against Chelsea in the following round, Derby pushed a rotated but by no means inadequate Southampton team all the way on Saturday, coming back from two goals down to force a replay. If Lampard continues to mastermind impressive performances against top flight clubs, it won’t be long before one or two are inquiring for his services.

Ki-Jana Hoever, 16

Thrown in at the deep end after Dejan Lovren’s injury, Ki-Jana Hoever didn’t exactly swim but didn’t exactly sink either – more trod incredibly treacherous Molineux waters as Liverpool succumbed to defeat at the hands of Wolves.

The teenage centre-back did his best to contain a talented and experienced centre-forward in Raul Jimenez upon his first-team debut, and while he didn’t quite succeed in that mission, he did show some flashes of brilliance – he drew raucous cheers from the away end when he won the ball back in the box, skipped past one defender, weaved his way between two more and set up a counter-attack with a pass out wide.

A long way to go before he’s playing regularly in the Premier League, but a promising inaugural outing for the Reds.