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Brighton’s Anthony Knockaert has won the Carling Goal of the Month for his strike against rivals Crystal Palace, who are perhaps right to be bitter about the Frenchman’s success.

The M23 derby – although you won’t hear it called that by either set of fans – between the Eagles and the Seagulls is one of the most confusing yet bitter rivalries in the game, a statement proved by Knockaert’s dodgy challenge on Luka Milivojevic just seconds into their March clash.

The former Leicester man slid studs-up into the Palace captain, who was caught in an area no man wants to be. Knockaert perhaps only evaded a red card because the referee barely had time to drop his whistle before it happened and so the winger remained on the pitch to score a worldie in the 74th minute.

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Cutting in on his left, the diminutive wide-man hit a perfect curling strike into the top right corner, leaving Palace ‘keeper Vicente Guaita absolutely no chance – a strike which has been recognised in award form.

Here’s what the Selhurst Park faithful, who feel he shouldn’t have even been on the pitch, had to say about it…

Chelsea have a lot of big decisions to make this summer with a transfer ban currently hanging over their heads, while the futures of various players remain uncertain.

And one of those players includes Pedro, who is said to be attracting interest from two Serie A giants.

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The Daily Express reports both AC Milan and Inter Milan are keen on the 31-year-old, though Chelsea could be reluctant to sell due to the sanction handed to them by FIFA.

The Blues, of course, could still end up getting their ban frozen. But even if they cannot, they should still consider selling Pedro in order to give some younger names the chance to impose themselves.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic, for example, could easily be Maurizio Sarri’s first-choice wingers next season if Pedro ends up leaving alongside Eden Hazard.

Meanwhile, there is still Willian and other players out on loan and in the youth ranks who could take up cover spots if Sarri is worried about numbers amid the transfer ban.

Perhaps not the most glamorous crop of wide men to some Chelsea supporters, but the Blues have to make something work should Hazard leave and their transfer ban remain in play.

And by moving on Pedro to allow the likes of Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic to get genuine opportunities, they could end up doing just that.

Ultimately, the duo could be the club’s future with their talent, but they will not get the chance to show and prove that until some of the older names in the squad such as Pedro are moved on.

Chelsea fans, should the club keep hold of Pedro? Join the discussion by commenting below.

[ad_pod ]Sunderland were beaten in the Checkatrade Trophy final via penalties on Sunday, and Jack Ross has a lot to answer for.Penalties are a horrible way to lose a match, and somebody has to be the one to miss.For the Black Cats on Sunday, it was captain Lee Cattermole who lost his cool at the spot, though Pompey’s Craig MacGillivray made a fantastic save to deny the shot it must be said.Aiden McGeady had given Ross’ side the lead in the first half though, and it should never have even got to extra time and penalties.Quite simply, Ross got it all wrong when his side were 1-0 up. Pl>ymaker FC Exclusive: Jermaine Jenas reveals why Tyne-Wear is a more intense derby than anything London can offer – check out the video below….

On the chalkboard

It’s been a common theme running through Sunderland’s season; score the first goal, and then proceed to have absolutely no idea how to protect and add to that lead.

Including Sunday’s result after 90 minutes, the Black Cats have now drawn eight games 1-1 just since the turn of the year, and it’s not hard to see why when Ross makes decisions like these.

In just a few minutes, the gaffer completely changed the game for his side, but not the way a manager is supposed to.

The departure of Will Grigg, who had run the channels tirelessly all afternoon, left the Black Cats with absolutely no presence up front, and sticking Lynden Gooch, who is 5 ft 8 by the way, up front on his own with the score at 1-0 was downright ludicrous.

Gooch had no chance of holding on to the ball up there by himself, and besides one marauding run up the left flank both he and substitute Max Power were completely ineffectual.

With those two decisions, Ross took away his side’s biggest threat, basically asking Pompey to pile the pressure on, pressure which is bound to carve out an opening eventually on the massive Wembley pitch.

This one is all on the boss.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers fans on Twitter have been split by transfer speculation linking their striker Diogo Jota with a summer move to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Portugal man has been pivotal for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men at times this season, aiding them greatly in their push for seventh position in the Premier League.

His six goals and four assists in the league have been key and the player has also been able to further cement his place as a firm fan favourite at Molineux in 2018/2019.

It’s for these reasons that some supporters have been so apprehensive about Jota’s possible departure on Twitter, one commenting “no chance” and another simply telling Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs that they can “dream on.”

Other members of the wolf pack have shown slightly different attitudes, discounting the rumours as simple paper talk and even eyeing up a swap deal involving Son Heung-min of the Lilywhites.

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After a brief hiatus from the market, Tottenham’s activity in the next transfer window will shape the club’s performances in years to come.

If you asked your average Tottenham fans if they would have rather signed a new player or had a cheese room included in their brand-new stadium, the answer would be ‘yes’ every single time; the same goes for the microbrewery, in-house bakery (?), USB ports in seats, heated seats, and sky lounge.

The season has been going extremely well all things considered.

A non-existent budget has meant that the only transfer activity fans have seen is players leaving the club – but they are still in the running for the Champions League title and a Premier League top four spot, and that is probably what has kept them from rioting.

There is no excuse next season, however.

With the stadium is due to complete soon, the Spurs faithful will be expecting some serious business as a reward for their patience, and that means scarifying some of their current talent for some fresh faces.

One of those players who could see their head turned by a move away is Jan Vertonghen, with Matt Law’s Daily Telegraph briefing suggesting he could ‘consider his options’ if a bid were to come in, as he approaches the closing stages of his contract with the club. The Belgium international has been an absolute serviceman for the club since joining from Ajax back in 2012 and has actually seen his contract extended quite recently (as per the club’s official website) but Law’s briefing is certainly interesting.

However, now heading into the twilight years of his career, the 31-year-old may reportedly have his head turned by other clubs, as would anyone at his age.

The impact of any Vertonghen exit on the club’s form when moving to their new home could be quite significant. He played a huge part in the unbeaten home campaign during the final season at the original White Hart Lane and his stoic presence in the backline would be a welcome sight at the new home.

Clearly, there are going to be some early teething stages when it comes to moving stadiums. Spurs proved that with Wembley and, while the situation may not get quite as bad as West Ham’s struggles in the London Stadium, all hands will need to be on deck to ensure the transition is as easy as possible.

Considering Toby Alderweireld’s future at the club is also in doubt – sitting on a £25 million buyout clause – this leaves Tottenham with only two viable defensive options in Juan Foyth and Davinson Sanchez. Good players in their own right, yes, but lacking the experience and quality needed to drive Spurs forward.

Tottenham fans, could you see Vertonghen leaving? Let us know in the comments below…

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Crystal Palace fans have taken to Twitter to react after Jeffrey Schlupp was named as the club’s ‘Player of the Month’ for his performances throughout the month of February.

The Ghanaian international found himself on the score sheet twice last month, scoring vital goals against Fulham and Doncaster, the latter of which helped Palace into the FA Cup quarter-finals. The 26-year-old also recorded one assist, and won the penalty for Luka Milivojevic’s goal away to Leicester.

Schlupp beat Wilfried Zaha to the award by a slender 2% of the vote, which is testament to how well he has played recently, and is a fairly big shock given the fact that the Ivorian netted three goals in February.

The former Leicester man struggled earlier in the season playing on the left on a midfield three, but has grown into the role of late to become one of the first names on the teamsheet – his pace and energy adds a drive from midfield that James McArthur and Milivojevic lack.

Let’s take a look at how the Palace fans reacted to the news on Twitter…

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ranted at Raheem Sterling last season in an "embarrassing" dressing room incident, as he urged the winger to improve.

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• Sterling was targeted by owner
• Chelsea paid £50m ($63m) for England winger
• Has struggled to hit top form at Stamford Bridge

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to a new report from the Telegraph, Boehly stormed into the dressing room last April, after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and made a beeline for Sterling. He both told the squad that they were in "embarrassing" shape, and also told Sterling that he was a world-class player who needed to bring more to the table in terms of his form and leadership.

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  Sterling is said to have taken the criticism well, accepting that Boehly was within his rights to give him his opinion, and has been receptive to feedback throughout his time at Stamford Bridge. However, his form has been patchy since he arrived from Manchester City, scoring 16 goals and registering 12 assists in 68 games. That amounts to a goal contribution every 0.4 games.

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  Sterling has not scored for Chelsea in the Premier League since November, when the Blues lost 4-1 to Newcastle. He has provided three assists since then, but one has to think that boss Mauricio Pochettino is expecting more from the Three Lions star.

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  Sterling will next be in action for Chelsea against former club City on Saturday. The 10th-placed Blues could climb as high as eighth if they win.

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O Flamengo receberá o Grêmio nesta quarta-feira, a partir das 19h15, com a responsabilidade de engatar a segunda vitória consecutiva e ratificar o discurso de seus líderes do elenco, que dá conta do seguinte: a equipe segue nos trilhos e apenas passou por percalços naturais nas duas primeiras rodadas do Campeonato Brasileiro. Para o próximo desafio, os holofotes seguirão apontados para Gabriel Barbosa.

Explica-se: o atacante vive o seu maior jejum de gols,ampliado na última quarta-feira, com direito a oportunidades cristalinas para desencantar, desde que desembarcou no Flamengo. Ao todo, são sete jogos consecutivos sem ir às redes.

Curiosamente, Gabriel Barbosa foi substituído por Domènec Torrent nas duas últimas partidas (deu lugar a Diego e a César – este último por força da expulsão de Diego Alves). Em 2020, com Jorge Jesus, por exemplo, ainda não havia sido trocado ao longo das partidas.

Por falar no Mister, Gabriel, sob o comando do português, guarda ótimas recordações do Grêmio, sobretudo nos dois últimos encontros. Pelo Fla, em três jogos contra o Tricolor, todos em 2019, foram três gols. Ou seja, média de um gol por partida.

OS CONFRONTOS CONTRA O GRÊMIO

Dos três duelo pelo Fla, Gabigol foi ausência no turno do Brasileiro passado, passou em branco na ida do duelo pelas semifinais da Libertadores e, a partir do embate da volta, deslanchou: marcou duas vezes no massacre por 5 a 0, no Maracanã, e, pelo returno da competição nacional, em Porto Alegre, foi o autor do gol da vitória, de pênalti. Na comemoração, em meio a um jogo carregado pelo fator emocional e tenso, ainda provocou o rival gaúcho (veja abaixo).

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Dá para afirmar que, diante do time de Renato Portaluppi, um dos adversários mais encardidos do Rubro-Negro, Gabigol tende a decidir.

A ver se o camisa 9 selará as pazes com as redes e marcar o seu primeiro gol após as paralisações ocasionadas pela pandemia do novo coronavírus. Em tempo: Gabigol segue como artilheiro do time no ano, com 11 gols em 17 partidas. A próxima será válida pela quarta rodada do Brasileirão.

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O presidente do Santos, José Carlos Peres, foi favorável à paralisação do Campeonato Paulista, por conta da pandemia do coronavírus. A decisão aconteceu em reunião organizada pela Federação Paulista de Futebol e contou com representantes de todos os times que disputam a competição. O mandatário santista pontuou a medida como responsabilidade, mas falou sobre o impacto financeiro que ela trará às equipes.

– Isso custa dinheiro, nós sabemos que se a televisão não transmite, ela não recebe, nós também não recebemos. Temos uma preocupação financeira, que é a preocupação do início do mês que vem termos que pagar todo mundo e sem receita vai ser difícil acontecer – disse.

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O presidente do Peixe falou que o momento atual requer um esforço coletivo que vá além dos times, mas abranja jogadores, comissão técnica e todos os envolvidos no Departamento de Futebol. A afirmação inicial de Peres foi de fechamento total do clube.

– Hoje é prazo indeterminado com uma avaliação semanal a cada sete dias. Vamos avaliar o contexto. Temos hoje um jogo para completar a rodada, ele vai acontecer, e depois vai parar. Todo mundo em casa.

Em breve contato com o LANCE!, o presidente afirmou que tem mantido diversas conversas para concluir os próximos passos a serem tomado pelo Santos e espera que ainda hoje tenha essas decisões.

* Sob supervisão de Vinícius Perazzini

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Uma das ausências do São Paulo para este início de temporada, Igor Gomes está com a Seleção Brasileira sub-23, que está na Colômbia para a disputa do Pré-Olímpico, que garante duas vagas para os Jogos de Tóquio, no Japão. Com expectativa alta para a competição, o meia projetou a estreia brasileira no torneio, que acontece neste domingo, às 22h30, contra o Peru.

-A primeira rodada é determinante em uma competição na qual temos um grupo com cinco times. Com um resultado positivo, a gente pode jogar as partidas seguintes com uma tranqüilidade maior. Por isso a importância deste primeiro jogo – analisou o camisa 18 do Brasil.

Na preparação para o Pré-Olímpico, a Seleção fez dois amistoso na Granja Comary. O primeiro contra o Boavista-RJ, vencido por 4 a 0, sendo um dos gols de Igor, e o segundo contra a Portuguesa-RJ, que foi atropelada por 7 a 0. Para o meia, os testes mostraram o poder do grupo, mas um bom desempenho na estreia na competição oficial vai dar uma noção melhor dessa qualidade.

-Por mais que já tenhamos mostrado um bom rendimento nas partidas que fizemos durante a preparação, este primeiro jogo é o nosso cartão de visita. É importante ter uma boa atuação para mostrar a todos a qualidade do nosso grupo – comentou.

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Mesmo desfalcando o São Paulo nos primeiros jogos desta temporada, Igor Gomes falou do orgulho de vestir a camisa da Seleção e da missão de classificar o Brasil para os Jogos de Tóquio para defender a medalha de ouro. Além disso, ele quer sair do Pré-Olímpico como campeão.

-É um peso muito grande vestir a camisa da Seleção Brasileira. O Brasil conseguiu a medalha olímpica depois de muito tempo e agora temos a missão de defendê-la. Então temos uma obrigação de nos classificar para os Jogos Olímpicos. De preferência com o título, já que é sempre bom ser campeão.

Se o Brasil se classificar entre os dois primeiros desta primeira fase da competição, jogará o quadrangular final, que dará duas vagas para os Jogos Olímpicos no Japão. Caso cheguem à última etapa do torneio, os brasileiros farão o jogo final no dia 9 de fevereiro. A Seleção está no Grupo B, com Paraguai, Bolívia, Uruguai e Peru, contra quem estreia neste domingo.