Both teams had a few chances to win it towards the end of the game and it looked to be heading to a draw before Alba’s goal sparked jubilant scenes.
In the FA Cup you have to have a little bit of luck - we had a monster amount of luck that day because they could have scored four or five, but they only got the one goal.
Dale will do a lot of work outside the box, chasing things down, but he knows that goals are scored inside the box and that he needs to be in there more often. Working as hard as he does is a great attribute to have, but he could conserve some of that energy for getting into the box.
He's done a lot of different jobs in football, but his first concern was always being a coach, being a manager, and that's what his best skill is.
It was almost in the script that Palace should score from their first shot on target, showing Brighton exactly how it is done as teams have been doing to Graham Potter's side ever since he walked into the door.
Messi could have doubled his tally a minute before half-time when he burst clear of the Brazil defence, but Alisson stood firm to save his low effort.
That compares with 560 in the same six-month period for the 2019-20 campaign, which - prior to this season - was the last one without coronavirus restrictions.
I think it makes for an even more interesting race, no doubt about that. Pitch to Post Preview: Jamie Carragher on Man City vs Liverpool; Steve Bruce on Callum Wilson; Chelsea's title chances assessed Jamie Carragher and Steve Bruce are among the guests on this week's Pitch to Post Preview Podcast.
There is little doubt that Inter are the outstanding side in Italy this season and the current Serie A champions are firm favourites to retain their title.
The league later said 90 positive tests among players and staff had been recorded over the past week.
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Asked whether Germany were considered one of England's biggest rivals, Chelsea defender Millie Bright said everyone is our rival.
All I had was cheese and beans on toast to feast on. It was a rancid weekend of results for yours truly.
The league said it had launched a comprehensive review into the subject after a number of instances of clubs failing to pay players on time in recent seasons.
Reyna has been unavailable since September, when he picked up a hamstring injury on international duty.
From the verge of release, to Premier League pro But Johnson defied all odds, and signed his first professional contract when he was 18.
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But the Jamaica international sent over a superb cross which was volleyed home in acrobatic fashion by Potts.
The visitors had stood up to Aberdeen's attacks and looked dangerous on the break and were perhaps unlucky not to win a penalty when Regan Charles-Cook looked to be clipped by substitute Jack MacKenzie.
When asked about the possibility of replacing Solskjaer, Rodgers added: It is really disrespectful to ask the question when you have a manager in place, a good manager and a good man who is working hard at the club.
So, the playing out from the back, the short goal-kicks to defenders inside the penalty area, goalkeepers comfortable in possession, the methods Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are using to march Manchester City and Liverpool to the top of the European game, come very much out of the Rodgers playbook.
Deposing Premier League champions Manchester City looks the toughest task of the quartet as the second-placed Reds have some ground to recover.
It was a really undesirable start, we had meetings with the coach and he supported us. After Wales and Switzerland played, and had a draw, we started to feel better and back to normal.
When we are losing, I know what people are saying about me, he said. When we are playing well, nobody says anything, but I know what people think. I don't forget what I hear. 'He gets too many cards. He's killing our game.'
Toronto FC have agreed a deal with Lorenzo Insigne that will see the Euro 2020 winner link up with them as a free agent once his contract at Napoli comes to a close, GOAL can confirm.
I would put him in and give him a chance, 'show us what you can do at this level'. He is not just a flash in the pan, he gets hold of the ball, uses his body well, takes people on, shoots, brings other people into the game.
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I've seen a talented group, maybe that has had a hit in their confidence, which losing games can do.
Unlike his countryman, Lukaku was frequently unable to effect as much control in a frequently muted showing from the visitors - and speaking after the final whistle, Tuchel acknowledged that he had been left unhappy with his efforts.
Blackburn's confidence is so high, and a point here would be a great result for them. Having said that, I fancy Hull to continue their good run here.
“We try to prepare for games thinking we are going to play. If something happens along the way, it is what it is.”
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