Wolves predicted XI vs Manchester United

The curtain will come down on a wonderful four years in charge for Nuno Santo on Sunday.

He has changed the face of Wolverhampton Wanderers, turning them into an established Premier League outfit.

Unfortunately, their clash with Manchester United this afternoon will represent his final in the Molineux dugout.

He surprisingly announced the decision to resign on Friday, leaving the Old Gold’s future well and truly up in the air.

Wolves will be aiming to send Nuno off with an almighty bang but it won’t be easy against one of the best sides in the top-flight.

Though, with nothing to play for, the Midlands outfit can kick back and relax on the final day of the season.

Thus, how will their final ever team selection under the Portuguese look? Here’s what we’re predicting…

We’re tipping Nuno to make three changes from the team that lost to Everton last time out.

John Ruddy continues in goal but there are changes to the backline in front of him with Max Kilman dropping out.

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The Englishman is replaced by 18-year-old Christian Marques, someone we’ve raved about on Football FanCast this weekend.

The centre-back has never been seen in the first-team but with nothing riding on the match, this feels like as good a time as any to hand him his Premier League debut.

Another change is at right wing-back where Ki-Jana Hoever is given a chance ahead of Nelson Semedo, something that occurred in the 2-1 win over Brighton.

The third and final change is in the middle of the park where Joao Moutinho is axed from the starting XI in favour of the young Vitinha.

If Wolves don’t exercise the option to buy clause in his loan contract then this could be the 21-year-old’s final outing in the Old Gold.

There is no room for Willian Jose while Raul Jimenez won’t be fit to play despite his promising recovery from a fractured skull.

Marcal has returned from injury but Rayan Ait-Nouri gets the nod on the left-hand side.

AND in other news, Imagine him & Silva: Wolves should replace Nuno with “spectacular” 44y/o Mendes client…

Pundit claims fans not worried about Bielsa

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, former Leeds United midfielder, David Norris, has revealed that fans aren’t yet worried about Marcelo Bielsa leaving, despite his contract being set to expire at the end of the season.

There have been reports claiming that the Leeds hierarchy are planning for life without Bielsa in case he decides time is up on his spell at Elland Road, with Massimiliano Allegri one name linked with the job.

Bielsa has received high praise throughout this season from pundits and managers, none more so than Pep Guardiola who appeared to not believe his luck when the Argentine praised him for his tactics and the way he is as a manager.

Speaking on why Leeds fans aren’t worried about Bielsa leaving the club and how the Argentine loves being at Leeds, Norris exclusively told FFC:

“He seems to love it there so I don’t think that fans are as worried as they would be about another manager because I think, if he’s happy there, he’ll stay.

“It’s obviously not ideal, but I don’t think it’s at the top of the club’s priority list and they won’t be panicking that he is going to go.”

After being appointed in 2018, Bielsa oversaw two seasons in the Championship with the first one seeing Leeds crash out of the playoffs, while the second was a title-winning campaign.

Leeds have managed to hold their own in recent weeks when they have played some of the big six clubs, having taken five points off Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Crystal Palace: Fans react to U18’s win

Plenty of Crystal Palace fans waxed lyrical over the club’s Under-18 side following their 7-1 win over West Brom on Saturday morning.

The Eagles, who also thumped the Baggies 7-1 in the reverse fixture back in March, named a strong line-up for the vital clash. Forward David Omilabu and midfielder Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, both of whom have signed professional deals this season, started for Palace and both netted in a rampant victory.

Palace went behind early on but two goals from Omilabu along with strikes from Rak-Sakyi, Victor Akinwale, Maliq Cadogan, John-Kymani Gordon and Ademola Ola-Adebomi, ensured a big win.

The Eagles sit top of the Premier League Under-18 South table after completing all 24 fixtures and now have to wait on Fulham’s clash with Chelsea next week to see if they will end up in first place. The Cottagers need to defeat their west London rivals in their final game of the campaign to win the league.

Palace fans react

The club shared the full-time score on their official Twitter page just hours before Roy Hodgson’s first team defeated Sheffield United 2-0 at Bramall Lane.

Here is what these Eagles supporters had to say in reply, with one describing the win as ‘unreal’.

“On another level this team! Incredible performance.”Credit: @ClintonDavey”All #ChelseaU18 fans next Sat aren’t we?! Buzzing for our young lads, what a performance!”Credit: @Rich789″Unreal”Credit: @FiachraFurlong”Get in lads! Unreal amount of talent there, everyone put in a shift! Future is very bright”Credit: @kade_bladeSE25″Excellent result and performance. Let’s hope a few of this talented team will progress to become regular starters in our 1st team for years to come.”Credit: @Bacoletplayer”So so good”Credit: @PrideOfSouthLDN

In other news: Many Palace fans fume at update on reported managerial target, find out more here.  

Vasco tem 87% de chances de subir. Confira a matemática da Série B

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O matemático Tristão Garcia divulgou em seu site ‘Infobola’ a nova projeção de chances de acessos e rebaixamentos após a última rodada da Série B do Brasileirão. Depois de vencer o Goiás no Serra Dourada, por 4 a 2, o Atlético-GO coloca a mão na taça e começa a carimbar seu passaporte para a Série A. O rubro-negro goiano possui uma diferença de 10 pontos para o Naútico, 5º colocado na tabela.

O Vasco, por sua vez, viu o título se distanciar cada vez mais. O time que liderou o Brasileirão da Série B até a 29ª rodada, agora está a seis pontos do líder e tem 87% de chances para conseguir volta à Série A.

A rodada praticamente selou o rebaixamento de Tupi e Sampaio Corrêa. Com possibilidades de 99% de chances de cair, os dois times saíram derrotados na última rodada. As duas equipes precisam vencer e contar com tropeços de Paraná, Oeste, Joinville e Bragantino para conseguirem a permanência na segundona.

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إنفانتينو يهنئ الأهلي على برونزية مونديال الأندية ويشيد بالجماهير

تلقى محمود الخطيب، رئيس النادي الأهلي تهنئة من جياني إنفانتينو، رئيس الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم؛ بمناسبة حصول فريق الأهلي على الميدالية البرونزية في بطولة العالم للأندية.

الخطيب يهنئ جماهير الأهلي على برونزية مونديال الأندية ويؤكد: سنظل الداعم الأول للمنتخبات

البطولة التي جرت فعالياتها بالإمارات خلال الأسبوعين الماضيين، وحصد فيها فريق النادي الأهلي المركز الثالث على حساب الهلال السعودي.

وجاء نص خطاب رئيس الاتحاد الدولي الموقع من إنفانتينو محمود الخطيب كالتالي:-

 “أود أن أتقدم لكم بالتهنئة مرة أخرى بمناسبة فوز ناديكم بالميدالية البرونزية في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، وهو إنجاز جديد لكم، وأنا أرسل لك هذه الرسالة للإشادة بكل من ساهم في تحقيق هذا الانتصار، سواء كانوا لاعبين أو الجهاز الفني والإداري والطبي.

ويسعدني أيضًا الإشادة بجماهيركم الرائعة التي تواجدت في هذه البطولة.. ولا شك أن هذا الإنجاز تحقق نتيجة العمل الشاق والاحترافية والاهتمام بكافة التفاصيل، بالإضافة إلى الحب والشغف تجاه لعبة كرة القدم.. كل هذه الأشياء تبشر بمستقبل مشرق لفريقكم، وبكل تأكيد سوف تفتح الطريق لتحقيق المزيد من الإنجازات في المستقبل.. أتمنى لك كل الخير، وأتطلع لمقابلتك مرة أخرى قريبًا”.

Ex-WBA man backs star for big move

Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Carlton Palmer believes Sam Johnstone will almost certainly leave the club if they are relegated, telling The Transfer Tavern that Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be interested.

Johnstone has excelled at times this season in a struggling Baggies side.

In total, the goalkeeper has kept six clean sheets this season and is currently the leading stopper in terms of saves made – with 124, three more than Leeds United’s Illan Meslier.

It may not be enough, though, with Sam Allardyce’s side currently eight points from safety despite their 3-0 win over Southampton on Monday night.

It would take a herculean effort for them to remain in the division, though it isn’t impossible, but Palmer expects Johnstone to seek a move if they do drop through the trapdoor, as he looks to protect his ambitions of becoming an England regular.

He has yet to win his first cap for his country but he has been called up by Gareth Southgate to his senior squad, and he may be involved in the squad for the European Championships this summer.

Spurs have been linked with a swoop for Johnstone, as they look to replace Hugo Lloris, who turned 34 in December.

The Sun reported that the club have run the rule over the former Manchester United academy product and Palmer is unsurprised by the link.

He told TT: “He’s having a good season. So he’s obviously been talked about, isn’t he? You know, though, Lloris is not getting any younger.

“So I can see where Tottenham are looking for a replacement for him. And he’s still performing to a very high standard at this moment in time.

“But obviously, clubs will look and target teams that are going to get relegated and see whether, because obviously, they’re not they’re not going to pay that type of money in that league, and Sam will be one of those.

“He will be pushing hard to go to the Euros, he’ll be pushing hard to go. Whether he gets to go I don’t know, but he’ll pushing out to go and so he won’t want to be playing in the Championship.

“So yeah, Tottenham, for sure, one of the top clubs. I’m sure the top clubs are looking at him and Tottenham might be one of those interested parties.”

Villa’s McGinn outdid Watkins on int’l duty

All in all, it was a pretty successful day of international football if you’re an Aston Villa fan.

Ollie Watkins marked his England debut by scoring in a 5-0 thrashing of San Marino, while Tyrone Mings also featured in the drubbing of the minnows.

However, one man who arguably outshone Villa’s Three Lions contingent was John McGinn.

The £34m-rated midfielder was the star of the show as Scotland rescued a late 2-2 draw at home to Austria on Thursday night, with the Villa man scoring an incredible overhead kick in the final few minutes.

It wasn’t just his superb goal which saw McGinn really stand out for the Tartan Army, with the 26-year-old really showing a defensive nous and in holding down the midfield alongside Scott McTominay.

As per Sofascore, his tally of four interceptions was the highest of any player on the pitch, and he could be often seen shuttling across the pitch to close down the passing lanes into Austria’s two-man strike force.

McGinn was also a threat at the other end of the pitch, with his usual energy and dynamism seeing him pop up in the opposition box, as he did for his goal – his total of three shots on goal were the joint-most of any Scot.

Writing in his post-match player ratings for The Scottish Sun, Kenny MacDonald gave McGinn a seven, noting: “30th cap for the Villa man started in an oddly withdrawn midfield role before being freed when McGregor came on – and responded with fabulous technique to level with eighth international goal.

The display sent a huge message to Villa manager Dean Smith about what McGinn can bring to the table, with the midfielder facing added competition for places at Villa Park thanks to the arrival of Morgan Sanson in the January transfer window.

With the likes of Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba also battling out for those all-important midfield spots, McGinn’s Scotland masterclass will have been a timely reminder to Smith of his qualities.

Meanwhile, Gregg Evans has delivered a major transfer update on Aston Villa…

Análise: entenda o jogo de empurra que pode levar o São Paulo ao buraco

MatériaMais Notícias

A crise do São Paulo pode ser entendida por um jogo triste para a história tricolor . É mais ou menos assim: cada parte do clube tem uma corda e puxa para seu lado. No centro está o São Paulo, que se afunda no fim do jogo. O problema é que todas as cordas estão arrebentando. Depois de 23 rodadas do Campeonato Brasileiro, são apenas 28 pontos e a zona do rebaixamento logo ali. A Copa do Brasil ficou em segundo plano após a derrota no jogo de ida das oitavas de final para o Juventude. Mas, afinal, quem são os personagens deste jogo maldito e que força exercem no empurra-empurra? Veja abaixo.

SITUAÇÃO FALHA

A saída do diretor-executivo Gustavo Vieira de Oliveira foi mais uma amostra de como a gestão do presidente Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva, iniciada em outubro do ano passado, é politicamente frágil. Na primeira grande turbulência, arrebentou-se o planejamento montado para 2016, tão elogiado lá atrás.

Conheço Leco. Um sujeito esclarecido, honesto, bem intencionado e apaixonado pelo São Paulo. Mas, por várias razões e decisões equivocadas, não consegue estancar a sangria mesmo apresentando resultados expressivos, como a diminuição substancial da dívida do clube e uma tão pedida reforma estatutária.

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Leco não demitiu Gustavo, não demitiu Luiz Cunha, não demitiu Ataíde Gil Guerreiro, não demitiu Rodrigo Gaspar, seu assessor pessoal. No entanto, nos quatro casos mostrou inabilidade política. Com Gustavo, foi incapaz de blindar o executivo que respondia pelo planejamento no qual ele acredita, ou acreditava, e que o levou a colher frutos no primeiro semestre com a chegada à semifinal da Libertadores. Gustavo teve diversos erros, mas faltou convicção ao presidente. Agora, aposta em Marco Aurélio Cunha, enquanto Ataíde é elogiado, mas não servia para o futebol porque alvo da oposição. Virou diretor de relações institucionais, após ser expulso do Conselho. Cunha era elogiado, mas suas qualidades exaltadas pelo presidente na apresentação do ex-diretor foram enterradas após atrito com… Gustavo! No mínimo, Leco errou nas escolhas, como errou ao dar proteção a Gaspar, o assessor que chamou Rodrigo Caio de “jogador de condomínio”. Sabe o que ganhou Gaspar? O direito de anunciar, antes do clube, a desistência na contratação de Getterson, aquele que se referiu ao São Paulo como “bambi”.

O São Paulo não conseguiu oferecer segurança a seus jogadores e outros profissionais na invasão de marginais ao CT da Barra Funda e está de mãos atadas num processo que, salvo milagre, correrá a passos de tartaruga e não punirá ninguém. Não era o caso de “tapinhas” e “chutinhos”.

A OPOSIÇÃO PREDATÓRIA

A ineficiência de Leco está ligada a uma oposição predatória, é preciso destacar. Alinhados com torcedores organizados, responsáveis por colocar o clube nas páginas policiais pelo menos duas vezes este ano (invasão ao CT e agressões a torcedores comuns na Libertadores), oposicionistas agem contra descaradamente. Sem uma liderança sequer com um mínimo de história e respeito no clube, são reconhecidos por uma rápida busca no Twitter: ex-CEO, ex-diretor de marketing, apresentador de televisão, ator, postam em sequência e desafiam a inteligência do torcedor mais avisado.

É necessário lembrar quem está do outro lado neste momento. Com a Torcida Independente, maior organizada do clube, liga-se o nome do empresário Abílio Diniz, que admitiu ao portal UOL que financiou o carnaval da torcida. Newton do Chapéu, rival de Leco na última eleição, compareceu à festas na quadra da torcida e postou fotos no Facebook.

Aqui, mais um adendo: o barraco visto na reunião de Conselho Deliberativo na última segunda-feira, com troca de farpas entre os conselheirosAntonio Donizetti Gonçalves, o Dedé, e José Francisco Manssur, refletem a decadência da política são-paulina. Os tão alardeados cardeais estão presos em algum lugar no tempo. Hoje, o nível é outro.

TUAS GLÓRIAS VEM DO PASSADO?

Não se pode ignorar o contexto histórico ao expor a decadência política do São Paulo. Os dois mandatos antes da chegada de Leco foram desastrosos. O terceiro do já falecido Juvenal Juvêncio foi um erro atroz e o clube levará tempo para se recuperar. O meio mandato de Carlos Miguel Aidar banhou o Tricolor de vergonha.

A MÁ FASE DENTRO DE CAMPO

Os jogadores pegam carona na política. Fazem promessas de corar aquele candidato mais bizarro que você vê na propaganda eleitoral: “Sabemos que a hora é agora”. “A Copa do Brasil é nossa Copa do Mundo”. Mas a hora nunca chega e Copa do Mundo só daqui dois anos. Aqui, uma ressalva: é difícil exigir resultados de quem teve seu ambiente de trabalho invadido. Mas vem de antes. Depois da Libertadores, o São Paulo simplesmente estagnou. Uma vitória nos últimos dez jogos.

QUEM VAI PAGAR A CONTA?

Poucas coisas são mais danosas à uma instituição do que a falta de responsabilidade e autocrítica. Ou o São Paulo cai na real ou a conta vai chegar. E quem vai pagar?

Verdão vende 19 mil ingressos para quarta e 11 mil para o Choque-Rei

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A torcida do Palmeiras já comprou 19 mil ingressos para o jogo desta quarta-feira, contra o Botafogo-PB, às 19h30, pela Copa do Brasil, e 11 mil ingressos para o Choque-Rei, da quarta-feira que vem, às 21h45, pelo Brasileirão, ambos no Allianz Parque. A comercialização para os dois jogos continua.

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Para o confronto contra o Bota, os sócios-torcedores tiveram preferência na compra até terça-feira passada – desde então o restante da torcida pode adquirir entradas pelos postos de venda e pelo site da Futebol Card. Apenas o Gol Norte está esgotado para o duelo de oitavas de final.

Já para o clássico contra o São Paulo, a procura é mais intensa. A comercialização começou nesta manhã e o Gol Norte está esgotado, também. Na Copa do Brasil, as entradas restantes custam entre R$ 70 e R$ 120, enquanto no Choque-Rei os ingressos disponíveis custam de R$ 110 a R$ 200.

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A partida contra o Botafogo-PB será a primeira do Verdão na Copa do Brasil, torneio em que defende o título – a volta será na Paraíba, dia 22. O clássico, por sua vez, é válido pela 23ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

VALORES DOS INGRESSOS PARA A COPA DO BRASIL
Gol Norte – R$ 50,00 [R$ 25,00 meia-entrada] [ESGOTADO]
Gol Sul – R$ 90,00 [R$ 45,00 meia-entrada]
Central Leste – R$ 100,00 [R$ 50,00 meia-entrada]
Central Oeste – R$ 120,00 [R$ 60,00 meia-entrada]
Superior Norte e Sul – R$ 70,00 [R$ 35,00 meia-entrada]
Superior Leste e Oeste – R$ 80,00 [R$ 40,00 meia-entrada]
Superior Visitante – R$ 70,00 [R$ 35,00 meia-entrada]

VALORES DOS INGRESSOS PARA O CHOQUE-REI
Gol Norte – R$ 80,00 [R$ 40,00 meia-entrada] [ESGOTADO]
Gol Sul – R$ 140,00 [R$ 70,00 meia-entrada]
Central Leste – R$ 160,00 [R$ 80,00 meia-entrada]
Central Oeste – R$ 200,00 [R$ 100,00 meia-entrada]
Superior Norte e Sul – R$ 110,00 [R$ 55,00 meia-entrada]
Superior Leste e Oeste – R$ 130,00 [R$ 65,00 meia-entrada]

*Nota atualizada às 18h53

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Exclusive: Rob Lee on Liverpool target

Ben White would be a great signing for Liverpool, Rob Lee has told The Transfer Tavern, after reports emerged once more about a possible move to Anfield for the Brigton man.

Ben White still on Anfield wanted list?

The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool for a number of months now, after returning from his successful loan spell at Leeds United.

White has started all 19 Premier League games this season for the Seagulls but the South Coast side are still struggling down the bottom end of the Premier League table.

Speaking exclusively to The Transfer Tavern, Lee explained why he believes that White would be a good addition to Klopp’s team.

“There’s no secret they need a centre-half,” he said. “It’s a case of ‘can they get who they want in this window?’ Which I doubt.

“Ben White, I think would be a very very good signing for them, can play with Van Dijk when he’s fit. They’ve had horrendous injuries at centre-half and it affects everything.

“Van Dijk not being in there affects the fullbacks. Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and [Andy] Robertson have been nowhere as good as they were last year – for whatever reason.”

Lee’s comments came aftet the Liverpool Echo suggested that the Merseysiders may consider making a summer move for the young Englishman, despite the current fitness issues in their defensive department.

Transfer Tavern Verdict

We agree with Lee on this one. White could have the opportunity to flourish alongside the Dutchman in defence. The only issue is that he would likely come at a hefty price due to being a promising young English player.

However, waiting until the summer to sign a new defender will not do much to appease the restless supporters at the minute, as many of them are desperate to see someone brought in before Monday’s deadline, especially after yet another injury for Joel Matip against Tottenham.

Time will tell what Liverpool choose to do – and what consequences that their actions, or lack thereof, have on the rest of the season.

In other news, Paul Robinson criticises Liverpool following David Ornstein update.

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