You wonder what Aubameyang's state of mind will be now. It didn't seem great in the first place in terms of his confidence out on the pitch.
Both teams are fighting for very different goals, but Holgate is adamant that the gap between the sides is not as big as the table appears to show.
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to become a manager after he retires, adding that the Portuguese star will someday understand why a player of his status needs to be substituted in certain situations.
But it was Blackpool who doubled their early advantage after Dougall capitalised on Blues' profligacy in possession to unleash Hamilton, who fired a low shot past Zach Jeacock and into the near corner.
The result, combined with Venezuela's 3-1 win over Bolivia, means the hosts top Group A and will play one of the two third-placed teams at the Gremio arena on Thursday.
Were we distracted by the Real Madrid game? Absolutely not. We selected the team that we thought was the best team.
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It was hard to see why referee Gavin Ward did not award a free-kick for a foul on the keeper. Yet it was also hard to argue that Russell Penn's Harriers, now a National League North side, were not worthy winners for their overall performance - especially after having to see out 12 minutes of injury time.
Some Leeds fans also threw objects at visiting players, with one item hitting teenager Elanga as United celebrated Fred's goal.
Steve, Kieran and Neil were all on the same page going forward. Obviously there is a reason they wanted me and vice-versa.
Now he is positive and now he has to recover well. The human being is more important than anything else.
Solskjaer achieved third and second-place finishes in his two full seasons in charge but failed to win silverware, with last season's penalty shootout loss to Villarreal in the Europa League final - a year after falling short in three cup semi-finals - his best effort of ending United's four-year trophy drought.
The hosts saw Kieran Dowell spurn a similar chance as he tried to lob goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, but it was his second miss moments later which was the better opportunity.
They pressed Chelsea all over the pitch and made life extremely uncomfortable for Thomas Tuchel's side in the early stages.
The PA news agency understands he will occasionally join in with the first team and use the opportunity to study coaching approaches in an agreement that will run until the end of January.
Joao headed on John Swift's corner and the ball ricocheted past Bonham off team-mate Harwood-Bellis.
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For the same reason he missed the cup game, Rangnick told Sky Sports ahead of the match when asked why Ronaldo was absent.
But Rangnick has already stated Ten Hag will need to improve all areas of the squad aside from the goalkeepers and once again emphasised the size of the task ahead if they are to challenge for the league title once again.
Bottom of the Polish Ekstraklasa. Drawing 0-0 at half-time in the Poznan derby. It’s no wonder goalkeeper Adrian Lis was feeling the heat. Still, he was saved by the smirk at the end.
As for United, that no longer seems possible. David De Gea may not have returned to his very best form, but he has shown enough of his abilities to earn at least the rest of the season in the first team. With a contract lasting until 2023, and wages north of £300,000 a week, United almost could not afford for him to fail. At 31, it would be handy to let him see out his contract without having to give him a payoff worth tens of millions of pounds to make room for Henderson.
The result means Lyon move up one place to 10th on the table whilst Marseille stay third and miss the chance to leapfrog Nice into second place.
Paper TalkAll January done dealsLive football on Sky SportsAfter recovering from Covid, Coutinho will need a few games to regain full match fitness but it is thought the former Liverpool midfielder will make himself available for the visit of United on Saturday, which is live on Sky Sports.
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Conte believes Spurs have improved under his watch but to qualify for the Champions League would be an outstanding achievement.
The Scottish Women's Premier League will be backed by Park's Motor Group for the rest of the 2021/22 season.
He was replaced by MLS legend Pablo Mastroeni, who remains employed on an interim basis given the ownership situation.
Australia international Foord had already been denied once when she made a strong start by her team count as she timed her arrival in the box to perfection to convert Mead's cross.
It's a league I love and yes for sure I would love to consider an opportunity in the future. Pereira was also under consideration by Everton in 2013 before Martinez replaced David Moyes, and the opportunity appears before him again now.
She follows in the footsteps of Ada Hegerberg and Megan Rapinoe in picking up the Ballon d’Or Feminin.
What has made them have really good form is their counter-attacks and we were playing into their hands, in really vulnerable positions to lose the ball.
Both players have struggled for playing time this season and do not appear to be part of manager Mikel Arteta's long-term plans - neither have featured in the Premier League since August.
Maybe after Christmas there will be a time to speak about possible transfers in the winter. In my experience, it is not the time for sustainable transfers.
Just because you nuzzled up close to the bald magician, doesn’t mean you actually know how to manage an elite football team. As Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are finding out.
Why would it be a victory? Chelsea had to beat Liverpool to have any chance of winning the Premier League.
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Brentford were starting to stamp their authority on the game when the collision between Janssen and Henry left both players covered in blood and requiring lengthy treatment on the pitch. The pair were eventually taken off as concussion substitutions.
Forced to chase another equaliser, Leicester dominated for large periods in the second half - but they found England number one Pickford once again in inspired form.
We had a good start and should have created more chances out of that domination. Then we concede a deflected shot and lost a bit of our composure.
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His first match in charge will be at home to Brighton after the international break, with matches against top four sides Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea among those to follow before the end of 2021.
Now 29, Mane's contribution of 103 top-flight goals and 37 assists has more than repaid the £34m fee that Liverpool paid to prise him away from Southampton in 2016.
His energetic style ought to fit with Ten Hag's philosophy and there is a one-year extension option in his contract.
