He’s been stepping onto the pitch with renewed belief, notching 14 goals in 18 appearances for Bournemouth so far this season. Only Aleksandar Mitrovic’s freakish record stands above his in the Championship.
The final whistle was met by audible boos which, accompanied by a sit-in protest against the club's ownership, appeared to be directed more at the Toffees' long-term issues than Saturday's spirited showing.
Konate, whose heading ability has been noted not just in an attacking sense, but also when helping out in defence, adds: “You kind of see it as a spot of light coming towards you and then you react immediately. If not, it passes you by. That is how I see the act of heading.
Adrien Rabiot powered home a header and Antoine Griezmann slotted home a penalty before Mbappe put a bow on the night by racing to make Moussa Diaby's imperfect through-ball absolutely perfect as he left the defenders flat-footed and scored another.
At the moment there's a lot of talk about Erling and other people talk about money but this transfer will set new levels.
That result leaves Wolfsburg third going into the final two matches and facing possible elimination. With seven goals conceded in four games so far, compared to 10 scored, it’s clear where there needs to be improvement for them to reclaim their spot at the summit of the game.
The world may be an uncertain place at the moment, but there are some things you absolutely can rely on.
They have scored in every league match since a home defeat by Fulham in March, some 21 games ago. Even so, there are concerns at the other end of the pitch.
The Partenopei are certainly well-equipped to win, particularly now that Victor Osimhen is back in action, and back among the goals after last weekend's fine header against Venezia. There can be no overstating the importance of the Nigeria striker to the Napoli cause.
Messi has been recognised as the best player on the planet, but that success owed plenty to his Copa del Rey triumph at Barcelona last season and a Copa America win with Argentina over the summer.
The result leaves Bayern top of the table on 28 points but second-placed Borussia Dortmund, on 24, will be looking to cut the gap when they host VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.
“I came back and had to address all the players and staff. There were about 70 people there. I spoke for about a minute-and-a-half, then I had to stop because I had a lump in my throat and was crying.
It was always likely that Borussia Dortmund would act as a stepping stone for Haaland whose potential first became apparent at Red Bull Salzburg, and the time for him to take the next stride in his career might already be here. And anyone who has watched the Norwegian play knows just how big the strides he takes are.
Clubs are also asked what data they collect on the incidents and who they share it with, any additional measures they have taken, and how satisfied they are with stewarding and policing at their stadium.
Wales' most-capped player Jess Fishlock missed a golden chance to add a fourth before Holland doubled her tally for the evening with a fine finish as she cut inside and curled the ball around Papakonstantinou.
He was lucky to last 90 minutes as he offered little off the ball, struggled to trouble the Southampton defence and his lack of pace meant he wasn’t as effective as some of United's substitutes might have been.
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Asked about his future in his press conference on Friday, Lampard said: I know the rules, I have no problem with that.
“I think it’s the best preparation for us to play against really tough opponents, test ourselves against the best,” she said. “That will only help us in our build-up to the Euros.
Take that team with the same performance against Liverpool last week, they wouldn't be beaten 5-0 but they'd still be beat.
It is a very natural way for him to do these types of things. We know his behaviour and we know that he's very honest.
That formed part of a dramatic second half which started with Middlesbrough captain Jonny Howson turning Lee Wallace's cross into his own net to cancel out Uche Ikpeazu's seventh-minute penalty.
This is not just bringing a new manager in and lets go again next season. They are a million miles off and things have to change very quickly.
The Hammers are set up perfectly to cause City problems with their rapid ability to counter-attack and get behind defences.
During his three-season stay with Barca, Sanchez played 141 games in all competitions, scoring 46 goals while providing 27 assists.
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Unfortunately, I didn't realize that I was crossing the line with this, but that was made clear to me in recent days.
Cannavaro is such an unknown we cannot even guess at his tactical identity, while Lampard showed in two years at Chelsea that his philosophy is hopelessly vague, built on a free-for-fall adventurousness that made Chelsea very easy to counterattack.
He fed Marcos Alonso who lashed past Courtois - but the smallest of deflections off his arm in the build-up allowed VAR to rule it out.
He was physically excellent, with great running power and strength, but he also has good technique. He can glide past players and has quick feet for a big guy.
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It should be pointed out that the Frenchman had a positive impact off the bench against Tottenham the season before last and he was excellent in this very fixture from the start back in April, but given the continued uncertainty over his future, his ban removes one conundrum that is no closer to being solved.
The answer Arsenal fans saw on Saturday would have alarmed them. Twice this week Arsenal have passed up opportunities to go fourth.
The Colombian suffered frustration in front of goal, slashing wide from a Jota pass in the second half, then shooting too close to Kasper Schmeichel when he was played in by Salah But it was telling that Klopp thrust him into the team after only a handful of training sessions and he was excellent otherwise, exhibiting the electrifying speed and intensity that persuaded Liverpool to make their move an earning praise from a delighted Klopp.
Aaron Ramsey says he is enjoying the pressure of being at Rangers as he made his first start in Rangers' Scottish Cup last-16 win over Annan Athletic.
We know how difficult everything is. Asked if he is now hungrier to win trophies, he added: No, I am always starving.
The decision is a result of a combination of Covid-19, existing and recent injuries and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, said the Premier League.
Needless to say, they will have to exhibit a similar amount of stubbornness in every fixture between now and the end of term if that bid is to be successful.Laura Hunter Holding typifies Arsenal grit Rob Holding was a surprise inclusion in Arsenal's team to face West Ham, but he certainly made his mark on the occasion.
On a disappointing evening for Norwich, Adam Idah went close to levelling with the score at 1-0, but saw his drive pushed on to the post by Hammers goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
Carragher, who played with the 41-year-old with Liverpool and England, told Sky Sports the Villa job would be one of the best he would be offered in the Premier League, but suggested there could be better timing for him to take over, with Rangers again leading the Scottish Premiership by four points this season as they look to retain their crown.
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Against Newcastle, Salah missed a sitter and the goalie had the game of his life. Salah also missed a chance to go 1-0 up against Brighton and then that's a different game.
