It was a time of instability for the Rojiblancos, who had been through five managers in less than three years and seen young stars Sergio Aguero and David de Gea depart for the Premier League.
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However, he struggled to adapt to the Premier League and was sold to AC Milan for just £15m two years later after a loan spell at his hometown club Santos.
Carragher told Sky Sports: The interesting thing about the Diaz signing is Liverpool only signed him because Tottenham went for him.
West Ham secured top spot in Group H and a place in the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 victory at Rapid Vienna.
To be given just a 12.5 per cent chance of winning a football match when you have the greatest striker arguably to have ever played the sport is a quite bewildering reflection of United's process.
Burnley's match-winner was Matej Vydra, who got on the end of Wout Weghorst's cross in the 62nd-minute to spark wild celebrations among the home contingent, not least Mike Jackson whose interim leadership is threatening to keep the Clarets in the top flight.
Because we were always lucky enough to bring in great men, rather than just great players, it's difficult to say that one was better than the other, he explains.
The battle for a place in the Premier League's top four and a spot in next season's Champions League was starting to resemble a race to the bottom as Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United all stumbled in pursuit of the prize.
“So all the experiences that these boys get in these situations will help us. Short term? I’m not sure, but long term definitely. It will help them as well.
They don't want to play football for Manchester United at this moment in time. That's not they don't want to play football for the club - they don't want to play football.
Palace's Joel Ward has a big job on his hands trying to stop these two with the 18/1 with Sky Bet about Cancelo scoring from a Grealish assist worth an interest at a big price.
It was gritty, and gutsy - and certainly not pretty, but then it doesn't have to be when you are scrapping to avoid relegation.
Wayne Rooney has denied any knowledge of whether or not Mike Ashley could take over at Derby County, but the Mail reports he is believed to be close to a £50 million deal. Speaking of the rumours, Rooney said: “I know it's very close to something being announced due to my conversations with the administrators. In terms of personnel and who that is, I can honestly stand here and say I don't know.”
The young supporter, named Joe, wrote to the League One club to explain that he has yet to attend a live match at the County Ground due to the fact his mother has no money for food.
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One of the best things about Bend it Like Beckham is it's still hilarious today. The humour is used to engage audiences, taking them through storylines that could otherwise be difficult to watch.
So, all in all, I don't think it is going to be a huge issue, regardless of how many fans are going to be in the stadium on Saturday. Will Leeds Marsch on again when they host Southampton?
The Premier League also had its largest return from the latest round of testing, with 42 players and staff testing positive in the seven days leading up to Monday 13 December.
Celtic haven't hung about in splashing the cash, with four signings already in the door and a fifth - Australian midfielder Riley McGree - possibly on the way.
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Hibernian say they are incredibly frustrated that their request for an even ticket split with Celtic for the Scottish League Cup final was ignored.
We weren't at our best tonight but Swansea are a good team that move the ball well and can hurt you. It's only a point but they are a good team.
From my side, I will never [say what the breach was.] However, there are plenty of questions that remain unanswered as the speculation mounts as to Aubameyang's future at Arsenal after his latest disciplinary breach at the club.
It shows the respect the players have between each other, with the coaching staff and the club, then the honesty that we have to try to look after each other and tell things as they are, whether they like them or not, or whether we like them or not.
It's simply impossible, but we're doing this at the moment and you cannot win football games like this.
Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy will not join up with the England squad for the Arnold Clark Cup. The 23-year-old, who has seven caps, was named in
Again it shines the light on women's football which we all need. It's got a really exciting future and I'm happy to be a part of it and excited to see where it's going.
Around the 2017/18 season, that was the time I tried to polish up, tried to do extras and try to help myself to get better.
The last time I saw Bertie Auld was pre-pandemic, we hadn't seen each other for a while and I bumped into him at a car showroom of all places.
“We wanted three points and if it would have been 1-0 twice I would feel exactly the same - and I know it will not last forever. They will strike back, they will be there again, this club is too powerful, but in the moment - for tonight - we were too good, that's the truth.
I'll keep pushing the staff here at Man City to make sure I'm ready for that tournament. Oh definitely... well I say definitely about being back but it's all going to plan.
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Ben Brereton Diaz struck his 20th Championship goal of the season as Blackburn beat struggling Barnsley 2-1 to move level on points with second-placed Fulham.
Goals from Mohamed Salah, his 20th of the season, and Divock Origi secured a 2-1 win after Fikayo Tomori's 29th-minute opener.
With Ralf Rangmick preparing to step into a consultancy role after taking the reins on an interim basis, Pochettino is a favoured choice of many at Old Trafford.
The United interim boss anticipates it will be another two weeks until Pogba can return to first-team training and then a further two weeks to reach the required level of intensity to play in his United system.
We are really happy and lucky to have him. Ancelotti, a former Chelsea manager, is refusing to underestimate the reigning European champions for the second leg.
The cards looked to have fallen in Arsenal's favour. The semi-final legs were reversed to give them the conclusion in front of their own fans after Liverpool were granted a cancellation of the scheduled first game. The Gunners had achieved a superb goalless draw with 10 men at Anfield. Liverpool were without world-class striker duo Sadio Mane and Mo Salah.
Indeed, the Curva Sud ultras went so far as to hang an offensive banner across the city's Ponte del Portello bridge the following day.
Brighton should have levelled on 36 minutes, but the unmarked Adam Lallana headed a gilt-edged opportunity from Tariq Lamptey's cross wide, and four minutes later the Seagulls were punished for their profligacy.
“I think he will want to be up there, looking to win something, and if he isn’t, then I think he will become disillusioned very quickly.”
And the options available to Klopp now mean an already fearsome attacking line is further bolstered by the arrival of Diaz, who was making his first start for the club.
