A Man Utd v Spurs game cannot happen until the final but don't forget José Mourinho (who managed both) and now Fenerbahçe manager is still involved and could meet either in the semi-finals.
I reckon todays Arsenal v City game could get a bit lively as there are a few scores to be settled and the referee is gonna have his hands full keeping control of the game. He either stamps his mark on the game early on or let them both go at it, it's not a game to be dithering about. Will we be talking about the game or controversial decisions afterwards, my money is on the latter.
Manchester City v Arsenal in September at Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal led, then went down to 10 men.
They then mounted a magnificent rear guard action as they withstood wave after wave of City's attacks before John Stones scrambled home an equaliser seconds from time to sna tch a 2-2 draw.
And then it all kicked off.
Erling Haaland threw a ball at a dejected Gabriel's head amid the goal celebrations.
When the final whistle went, Haaland told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to "stay humble".
The moment went viral swiftly, while Stones and Kyle Walker accused the Gunners of deploying the "dark arts" in their post-match interviews.
This was also the match City's crucial midfielder Rodri sustained the injury that ruled him out for the season.
This will put a bit of a dampener on todays CL draw for Celtic fans who travel to away games.
Celtic dodge supporter ban for Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
Celtic fans will be able to attend the second leg of their Champions League play-off round tie away to Bayern Munich after being handed a UEFA reprieve. The Scottish champions feared supporters would be banned after a green smoke bomb was thrown onto the pitch from visiting fans during Celtic's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa last month.
Celtic had received a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets for travelling fans after a pyrotechnic display in their 7-1 Champions League thrashing by Borussia Dortmund in September.
However, they have escaped with a fine of 10,000 euros (£8,340) for the lighting of fireworks and throwing of objects.
Man United's 'mum to everyone' now SACKED by Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Staff left 'upset' as players' closest contact joins Sir Alex Ferguson in being axed in new plan to make over 100 staff
Premier League backtrack and delete statement confirming Arne Slot's red card length after Merseyside derby.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot could be on the touchline for Sunday’s clash with Wolves despite being shown a red card against Everton – but he has not escaped an FA rap and is likely to be banned for a future game instead.
The Premier League website wrote that the Dutchman had been handed a two-match suspension from the dugout due to his actions after the ill-tempered Merseyside Derby on Wednesday that saw him shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver.
Instead, Oliver will file his referees’ report to the FA and they will review his words plus camera footage to determine whether or not to charge Slot and Co for their actions. His assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also shown a red card for his behaviour.
On Thursday morning, the Premier League deleted a statement which revealed how long Slot would be banned for after receiving his red card.
The initial statement, published on Thursday morning, read: 'Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was dismissed at the end of the Merseyside derby for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language. He is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result'. However, the statement was deleted just minutes later.
Hands were raised during a feisty scuffle that drew the attention of both sets of players, police, stewards and the Reds boss Slot, who was then also shown a red card by referee Oliver.
After the full-time whistle, Slot was also seen remonstrating with officials after a contentious end to the match at Goodison Park.
Despite the Dutchman being brandished a red card, Mail Sport understands that the review process could take several days – if not weeks – to resolve and as such Slot and Hulshoff may well be in the dugout at Anfield on Sunday.
Reminded me of one of my favourite statements ever. Where a client had received notice of "a disciplinary hearing, where we will make a case, listen to your representations and then give you a Final Written Warning".
My response? "It is traditional to hear the Defence before proceeding to the Verdict..."
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It was one of the games of the season.
Manchester City v Arsenal in September at Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal led, then went down to 10 men.
They then mounted a magnificent rear guard action as they withstood wave after wave of City's attacks before John Stones scrambled home an equaliser seconds from time to sna tch a 2-2 draw.
And then it all kicked off.
Erling Haaland threw a ball at a dejected Gabriel's head amid the goal celebrations.
When the final whistle went, Haaland told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to "stay humble".
The moment went viral swiftly, while Stones and Kyle Walker accused the Gunners of deploying the "dark arts" in their post-match interviews.
This was also the match City's crucial midfielder Rodri sustained the injury that ruled him out for the season.
Gabriel v Haaland.
Haaland v MLS.
Myles Lewis-Skelly mocks Erling Haaland with goal celebration as Arsenal thrash Man City.
Celtic fans will be able to attend the second leg of their Champions League play-off round tie away to Bayern Munich after being handed a UEFA reprieve.
The Scottish champions feared supporters would be banned after a green smoke bomb was thrown onto the pitch from visiting fans during Celtic's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa last month.
Celtic had received a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets for travelling fans after a pyrotechnic display in their 7-1 Champions League thrashing by Borussia Dortmund in September.
However, they have escaped with a fine of 10,000 euros (£8,340) for the lighting of fireworks and throwing of objects.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/man-united-s-mum-to-everyone-now-sacked-by-sir-jim-ratcliffe-staff-left-upset-as-players-closest-contact-joins-sir-alex-ferguson-in-being-axed-in-new-plan-to-make-over-100-staff-redundant/ar-AA1yTYlJ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W230&cvid=dcceb838da374b1bd6bb051413717c9c&ei=112#
Liverpool manager Arne Slot could be on the touchline for Sunday’s clash with Wolves despite being shown a red card against Everton – but he has not escaped an FA rap and is likely to be banned for a future game instead.
The Premier League website wrote that the Dutchman had been handed a two-match suspension from the dugout due to his actions after the ill-tempered Merseyside Derby on Wednesday that saw him shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver.
Instead, Oliver will file his referees’ report to the FA and they will review his words plus camera footage to determine whether or not to charge Slot and Co for their actions. His assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also shown a red card for his behaviour.
On Thursday morning, the Premier League deleted a statement which revealed how long Slot would be banned for after receiving his red card.
The initial statement, published on Thursday morning, read: 'Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was dismissed at the end of the Merseyside derby for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language. He is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result'. However, the statement was deleted just minutes later.
Hands were raised during a feisty scuffle that drew the attention of both sets of players, police, stewards and the Reds boss Slot, who was then also shown a red card by referee Oliver.
After the full-time whistle, Slot was also seen remonstrating with officials after a contentious end to the match at Goodison Park.
Despite the Dutchman being brandished a red card, Mail Sport understands that the review process could take several days – if not weeks – to resolve and as such Slot and Hulshoff may well be in the dugout at Anfield on Sunday.
My response? "It is traditional to hear the Defence before proceeding to the Verdict..."
https://x.com/GoalsXtra/status/1890806994505806202?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1890806994505806202|twgr^85a793de46d652cc744e51e64b289c4fa03f5e2b|twcon^s1_c10&ref_url=https://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/316002/stoke-city-swansea?page=22
GOTTA SEE IT: 3 Fights In 9 Seconds In Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Rivalry Game.
https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/ice-hockey/video/32006/13310571/nhl-canada-vs-usa-three-fights-in-first-nine-seconds-of-chaotic-game
The first fight was after only 2 seconds gloves off and went for it.
https://x.com/WolfOfClapham/status/1886043091267637531