Hundreds from opener Sanjay Ramaswamy and professional Ganesh Satish ensured Vidarbha stretched their first-innings lead to 258 against Punjab on the second day in Mohali.They put on 178 for the fourth wicket before thirties from Apoorv Wankhade and Akshay Karnewar took the score beyond 400. While Ramaswamy was dismissed by Pargat Singh for 161, Satish remained unbeaten on 126. Left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma – who was part of the India Under-19 squad that toured England earlier this year – picked up 2 for 110. On the opening day, Punjab had crashed to 161 all out in 42.2 overs.Bengal took strong strides towards an outright win against Chhattisgarh in Raipur. After piling up 529 for 7 declared, they reduced the hosts to 62 for 5 with fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Ashok Dinda sharing the first four wickets. Offspinner Amir Gani claimed the other wicket to fall, after which Manoj Singh and Abhimanyu Chauhan took Chhattisgarh to stumps without any further damage.Earlier, Sudip Chatterjee, who began the day on 58, completed his tenth first-class hundred and his second in two matches. While Manoj Tiwary (36), who was playing his 100th first-class match and Wriddhiman Saha (27) did not build on starts, Anustup Majumdar and B Amit made fifties to set up the declaration. Shami and Dinda then amplified the advantage with the new ball. Ashutosh Singh, however, counterattacked, hitting 51 of the side’s 80.Himachal Pradesh‘s openers Priyanshu Khanduri and Ankush Bains hit hundreds each in a 237-run stand to pave the way for a 101-run first-innings lead against Goa in Dharamsala. Both batsmen were dismissed in quick succession, but cameos from Paras Dogra (21) and Nikhil Gangta (32*) took the side past 350.Darshan Misal was the only Goa bowler to concede less than three runs an over. On the first day, medium pacer Pankaj Jaiswal picked up four wickets to bowl out Goa for 255.
Granit Xhaka went through hell and earth to earn the plaudits of Arsenal fans during his time in north London.
It was a remarkable stint at the Emirates for the Swiss who played under three managers having initially been brought in by Arsene Wenger.
He was the backbone of the side with the Frenchman as his tutor but enjoyed a less successful spell under Unai Emery. The infamous booing and tossing of the armband to the floor looked as though it meant he'd never play for the club again.
Yet, his character is tough, perhaps one of the sternest we've seen in this part of London. He fought back and after taking his leave earlier this month, will go down as a cult hero among supporters.
How many goals did Xhaka score for Arsenal?
Under Mikel Arteta, he became one of the most influential midfielders in the Premier League, this time for all the right reasons.
Granit Xhaka
Xhaka may well have still received three red cards while the Spaniard was in charge for 147 of his Arsenal outings, but 12 of his 23 strikes in Gunners colours also came during that time.
Indeed, his most prolific term was in 2022/23, finding the net on nine occasions while also supplying seven assists from his role as a number 8.
Although this position meant the Switzerland international could burst forward to join the attack with far more regularly than we had ever seen from him, the defensive side of his game wasn't neglected either.
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He made the role his own and after departing for Bayer Leverkusen, Arteta has a difficult job on his hands. Who will replace Xhaka in his system? Declan Rice? Kai Havertz? Think again, it could well be a wild card pick.
Who will replace Xhaka at Arsenal?
When Havertz arrived through the door from Chelsea, Arteta immediately stated that he was pleased to bolster his midfield options. Indeed, as the season pans out, he may well operate in that number eight role.
As too may Rice, although his best qualities are perhaps best showcased in a holding role. That said, he has the carrying ability to play to a high level in Xhaka's role as a no.8.
In the last few seasons, the former West Ham captain's ability to carry things forward has improved significantly. In 2018/19, he ranked inside the worst 21% in the division among midfielders for progressive carries yet last term, the England international sat in the best 17% in the entire top-flight. Some progress.
To put that number into context, Havertz sat inside the best 39% for progressive carries, but among forward players in the Premier League throughout 2022/23.
Whether Arteta is able to extract the most out of the German in a deeper role remains to be seen. Should that not be the plan then he could turn to a man who ranked inside the top 13% of forwards in the English top division for progressive carries last campaign; Leandro Trossard.
The Belgian has been a phenomenal signing for the Gunners after arriving in January for a bargain £27m fee.
He posted ten assists in just 22 outings, perhaps outlining him as the perfect man for a role in the middle of the park.
Trossard has reportedly been training in the number 8 role and he has twice featured there in pre-season now. It wasn't until the 5-0 drubbing over the MLS All Stars, however, that Arteta's vision started to be realised.
How did Trossard perform against MLS All Stars?
Although it won't go down as an official goal, the 28-year-old fired home his second goal for the club in that rout on Thursday morning.
The effervescent Bukayo Saka cut inside nicely from the right as he does before laying the ball off to Trossard. In true Santi Cazorla fashion, he checked the ball onto his right foot before curling home a delicious effort from outside the box.
Leandro Trossard statistics vs MLS All Stars
Throughout the game, the former Brighton ace picked up nice pockets of space and showcased, albeit against poor opposition, that he could be the answer to Arsenal's midfield depth in the new season.
All in all, Arsenal's number 19 completed 82% of his passes, created one big chance, succeeded with 100% of his dribble attempts and won four duels in what was a complete 56-minute performance.
One prominent club writer even went as far as to declare the attacking midfielder had been "outrageous".
There is still plenty of work to do for Trossard to make that position his own but he clearly has the faith of his manager. That could well be key when the season kicks off against Nottingham Forest next month. Watch this space.
حسم فريق الترجي التونسي مواجهة ذهاب دور نصف نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا أمام صن داونز الجنوب إفريقي، بهدف دون رد، اليوم السبت.
واستضاف “الملعب الأولمبي حمادي العقربي برادس” مباراة الترجي وصن داونز، في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
واستطاع المحترف البرازيلي في فريق الترجي يان ميديروس ساسي أن يسجل هدف الفوز أمام صن داونز في الدقيقة 41 من عمر الشوط الأول، ليحسم مواجهة الذهاب للفريق التونسي.
وكان فريق صن داونز سجل هدفًا أمام الترجي في الدقيقة 37 من عمر الشوط الأول، لكن تم إلغاءه بسبب وجود تسلل على لاعب الفريق الجنوب إفريقي. هدف صن داونز الملغي أمام الترجي في دوري أبطال إفريقيا
طالع | جناح الأهلي يتصدر القائمة.. كاف يختار 4 لاعبين يجب متابعتهم في نصف نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا
ومن المقرر أن تلعب مواجهة الإياب بين الفريقين في جنوب إفريقيا يوم الجمعة المقبل الموافق 26 أبريل.
وكان الترجي تأهل إلى دور نصف النهائي بعد الفوز على أسيك أبيدجان الإيفواري في دور ربع النهائي بركلات الترجيح، عقب انتهاء مباراتي الذهاب والإياب بالتعادل السلبي.
بينما فريق صن داونز تأهل إلى دور قبل النهائي بعدما تخطى عقبة يانج أفريكانز التنزاني بنتيجة 3-2 في دور ربع النهائي، بركلات الترجيح أيضًا.
ويلاقي المتأهل من مباراة الترجي وصن داونز، الفائز من الأهلي ومازيمبي، في المباراة النهائية لـ دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
تجدر الإشارة إلي أن الأهلي كان قد تعادل مع مازيمبي سلبيًا، في المباراة التي أقيمت عصر اليوم السبت في الكونغو، على أن تقام مواجهة العودة يوم الجمعة 26 أبريل بالقاهرة. هدف فوز الترجي التونسي على صن داونز في دوري أبطال إفريقيا
أعلن الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا” عن اللاعبين المرشحين لجائزة أفضل لاعب في ذهاب ربع نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا.
وأسدل الستار على مباريات الدور ربع النهائي لدوري الأبطال، ليلة الأربعاء، بمواجهتين بين باريس سان جيرمان وبرشلونة، وأتلتيكو مدريد وبورسيا دورتموند.
باريس سان جيرمان تعرض للهزيمة على أرضه بثلاثية لهدفين من برشلونة، وأتلتيكو مدريد انتصر على ملعبه بهدفين لهدف أمام دورتموند.
وليلة الثلاثاء حسمت مباراة ريال مدريد ومانشستر سيتي بتعادل إيجابي بثلاثة أهداف لمثلها بملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”، وفي ملعب “الإمارات” تعادل آرسنال بهدفين لمثلهما أمام بايرن ميونخ.
اقرأ أيضًا | فيديو | 4 أهداف مرشحة لجائزة الأفضل في ذهاب ربع نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا المرشحون لجائزة أفضل لاعب في ذهاب ربع نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا
مارتن أوديجارد (آرسنال)، وقد بلغت دقة تمريراته 88%.
أنطوان جريزمان (أتلتيكو مدريد)، وصنع هدف فريقه الثاني.
فيل فودين (مانشستر سيتي)، وسجل هدفًا وبلغت دقة تمريراته 88%.
رافينها (برشلونة)، وأحرز هدفين في الفوز أمام باريس سان جيرمان.
West Indies coach Stuart Law said his side should look at England for inspiration after the tourists handed the hosts a 3-0 series defeat in Barbados
George Dobell in Barbados09-Mar-2017
West Indies looked frustrated during their 3-0 home defeat to England•AFP
West Indies coach Stuart Law was left ruing missed opportunities as West Indies slipped to a 3-0 series defeat against England.But while West Indies lost the final game by a crushing 186-run margin, Law felt his side could take inspiration from the way in which their opponents have improved their limited-overs cricket over the last couple of years.In particular, the new West Indies coach felt his side should look at England’s poor performance at the 2015 World Cup – a tournament in which they were knocked out in the group stages – and be encouraged by how quickly they had progressed.”Two years ago at the World Cup, England were in a pretty big hole,” Law said after Thursday’s game. “But they’ve gone back, changed the way they play, the way they’ve approached every game and it has started to work for them.”It’s an amazing transformation in two years. I’m hoping in two years’ time we can sit down and say something’s happening to revive West Indies cricket, something to get us competitive against these bigger teams.”If West Indies are to improve their results, they will have start taking their catches. Just as they gave Eoin Morgan a reprieve before he made a century in Antigua, they allowed Joe Root two lives on his way to a century in Barbados. Dropped on one and 12, Root went on to provide a match-defining 192-run partnership with Alex Hales.”The good thing about our bowling performance is we are creating opportunities,” Law said. “But we’re just not accepting them. In the first game, we put down a player of Eoin Morgan’s class and he punished us with a hundred. We’ve done the same today with Joe Root.”So those are valuable lessons we must take on board and learn to accept it’s an area we need to improve. There’s no substitute for hard work. We’ve got to make sure that when those opportunities come again we do grab them.”Still, Law was encouraged by the talent in his squad.”The first glimpse of what I’ve got to work with and there are some very encouraging signs,” he said. “I thought we bowled particularly well throughout the series. Today probably wasn’t our best, but the first two were good.”With the batting, we had guys getting starts but no one going on to get big scores. That’s the area we need to improve. I’m not pleased with the result but very, very happy to see some guys who have actually got something to give out there and want to be there to do it.”
يستعد فريق ليفربول، بقيادة المدرب يورجن كلوب، لخوض مباراة مهمة مساء اليوم الأحد، ضد مانشستر يونايتد في بطولة كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي.
ويلتقي الفريقان في إطار منافسات ربع نهائي بطولة الكأس، موسم 2023/24، على ملعب “الأولد ترافورد”.
طالع | تشكيل ليفربول الرسمي أمام مانشستر يونايتد في كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي.. موقف محمد صلاح
وتُقام مراسم قرعة نصف نهائي البطولة بعد انتهاء مباراة ليفربول ومانشستر يونايتد.
واستعاد ليفربول خدمات النجم المصري محمد صلاح، الذي عاد بكامل لياقته وشارك في مباراة الخميس الماضي بأكملها ضد سبارتا براج في الدوري الأوروبي، حيث سجل هدفًا وصنع 3 أهداف. تشكيل ليفربول المتوقع أمام مانشستر يونايتد اليوم في كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي
حراسة المرمى: كيليهر.
خط الدفاع: برادلي، جو جوميز، فان دايك، روبرتسون.
خط الوسط: ماك أليستر، واتارو إندو، سوبوسلاي.
خط الهجوم: محمد صلاح، داروين نونيز، لويس دياز.
ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا.
Celtic are "very interested" in appointing Daniel Farke as their new manager, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg.
What's the latest Celtic manager news?
Celtic have identified Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca as one of their main targets to replace Ange Postecoglou, and Football Scotland report the Champions League winners will not stand in his way, should he make it clear he wants to leave.
Former Hoops assistant manager Johan Mjallby has urged the board to look at appointing either Kjetil Knutsen or Graham Potter, with Pat Nevin branding the latter coach "superb" and echoing Mjallby's calls for him to take over at Parkhead.
Other names linked with the vacant post include former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch, as well as Andoni Iraola, with the former Rayo Vallecano boss set to apply for the job after leaving the La Liga club.
In a recent update on Twitter, Plettenberg has now claimed that Celtic are also interested in appointing Farke, having already made contact with the former Norwich City manager.
The Sky Sports reporter states that "first talks" have already taken place, with the Hoops "very interested in signing him as a replacement for Postecoglou", while the manager himself is "ready to take over a new club".
Should Celtic appoint Daniel Farke?
RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has hailed the 46-year-old for his "attractive" brand of football, while Chris Kamara also praised him for the "attacking" style of play he implemented to great success against Manchester City in 2019, with his side winning 3-2.
Setting out that way against a team like Man City indicates the two-time Championship winner is unwilling to compromise on his expansive style of play, regardless of the opposition, which suggests he could be a perfect replacement for Postecoglou.
Tottenham Hotspur chairman has recently praised the club's new manager for his attacking outlook, and it could be vital that Celtic appoint a new head coach who is capable of playing a similar way, to ensure a seamless transition.
Hailed as "brilliant" by members of the media, Farke has enjoyed success in England's second tier, however he did not manage to do quite as well in his last job, being sacked by Borussia Monchengladbach after finishing 10th in the Bundesliga.
As such, despite the fact he plays attractive football, Celtic should look at appointing a manager who has more recent experience of success in a top league.
Tottenham Hotspur are "on the verge" of agreeing contract terms with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, following "positive talks", according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Which goalkeeper are Tottenham signing?
According to a report from earlier this month, Tottenham have made contact with Everton about a summer move for Jordan Pickford, however they may be put off by his high asking price, with the Toffees set to hold out for around £40m.
With Manchester United now readying a move for the England international, Spurs may be forced to move on to other targets, with the likes of Dean Henderson, Mike Maignan and Robert Sanchez previously being identified as potential options.
The same report outlines Raya as a target for the Lilywhites, and having held talks with Brentford about a summer move for the goalkeeper, Romano has now provided a new update, which indicates that a breakthrough has been made.
Taking to Twitter, the transfer expert claimed that a significant breakthrough has been made in talks with the Spaniard, however one potential obstacle is that Tottenham are unhappy with the fee being demanded by Brentford.
The Italian said: "Tottenham are now on the verge of reaching an agreement with David Raya on personal terms. Long term contract, almost agreed after positive talks.
"Raya, open to Spurs move but club to club talks will be crucial. £40m fee asked by Brentford, considered too high."
Is David Raya signing for Tottenham?
The 27-year-old has reportedly turned down two contract offers from Brentford, but he is settled in London, which could give Tottenham a major advantage in the race for his signature, despite the previous links to Manchester United.
Brentford reporter Jay Harris hailed the Barcelona-born shot-stopper last season, describing him as "incredible", while also claiming that he is "one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League".
With 154 saves to his name in the Premier League last season, the Brentford goalkeeper was ranked at the top of the charts, making ten more saves than any other player in the top flight, and he is also impressive with the ball at his feet.
Over the past year, the two-time Spain international has averaged 45.32 touches per 90, which places him in the 94th percentile compared to his positional peers, indicating his willingness to get involved in the play.
Even at £40m, Raya could be a fantastic signing for Tottenham, and it is exciting news that contract terms have almost been agreed.
حسم التعادل السلبي نتيجة مباراة الزمالك والإسماعيلي، التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم الإثنين، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
والتقي الزمالك مع الإسماعيلي، على ملعب استاد الإسماعيلية، في قمة مواجهات الجولة الـ 13 من عمر بطولة الدوري.
وبتلك النتيجة، يحتل الزمالك المركز الثالث عشر في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 12 نقطة بعد خوض 9 مباريات، فاز 3 مباريات وتعادل في 3 وخسر في 3 مواجهات.
وعلى الجانب الآخر، يتواجد الإسماعيلي في المركز الرابع عشر، في سلم ترتيب الدوري برصيد 12 نقطة من 12 مباراة، انتصر في 3 وتعادل في 3 وخسر في 6 لقاءات.
طالع | موعد مباراة الزمالك القادمة بعد التعادل مع الإسماعيلي في الدوري
تفاصيل المباراة
الشوط الأول
انطلاق المباراة
د12: تصويبة قوية من عبد الرحمن مجدي من على حدود منطقة الجزاء ولكن أعلي المرمي. تصويبة عبد الرحمن مجدي أمام مرمي الزمالك
د14: أوووووووووووووووووووووووووه، فرصة الهدف الأول للزمالك تضيع خطأ من مدافع الإسماعيلي محمد نصر تصل الكرة إلي زيزو منفرداً بحارس الإسماعيلي فحاول مراوغة أحمد عادل فأبعدها من أمامه فوصلت إلى أوباما فسدد كرة قوية أبعدها المدافع محمد نصر إلى رمية تماس. فرصة زيزو وانقاذ أحمد عادل حارس الإسماعيلي
د21: أووووووووووووووووووووووووه، العارضة تمنع هدف الزمالك الأول بعد تسديدة من أوباما من داخل منطقة الجزاء. العارضة تمنع هدف لـ الزمالك أمام الإسماعيلي
د23: سقوط للاعب الإسماعيلي نادر فرج ومطالبة بركلة جزاء بعد تدخل من مدافع الزمالك حمزة المثلوثي ولكن الحكم محمد عادل لم يحتسب شئ. سقوط للاعب الإسماعيلي داخل منطقة الجزاء والمطالبة بركلة جزاء والحكم لم يحتسب شئ
مشادة قوية بين محمد شحاتة لاعب الزمالك مع لاعب الإسماعيلي حاتم سكر
تغيير أول للزمالك في الدقيقة 35 | خروج محمد شحاتة ودخول سيف الدين الجزيري.
نهاية الشوط الأول بالتعادل السلبي بين الفريقين.
الشوط الثاني
انطلاق الشوط الثاني إصابة إبراهيما نداي وخروجه في مباراة الزمالك والإسماعيلي
د56: فرصة جديدة للإسماعيلي تسديدة من عبد الرحمن مجدي من داخل منطقة الجزاء ولكن تمر أعلي مرمي محمد صبحي. فرصة عبد الرحمن مجدي أمام مرمي الزمالك
تسديدة سيف الدين الجزيري من داخل منقطة الجزاء
فرصة الجزيري المهدرة أمام الإسماعيلي بعد تمريرة ناصر ماهر الرائعة
د80: أووووووووووووووووووووووووه، سيف الدين الجزيري كاد أن يسجل الهدف الأول برأسية رائعة من داخل منطقة الجزاء ولكن أحمد عادل عبد المنعم يتألق ويمنع هدف. تألق أحمد عادل عبد المنعم لفرصة سيف الدين الجزيري
Wolverhampton Wanderers have enjoyed a Premier League season of two halves, with the arrival of Julen Lopetegui proving vital to a change of fortune at Molineux.
With one game remaining, Wolves are safe from relegation and ready to push on under the Spaniard in his first full campaign after the summer break.
There isn’t likely to be much downtime for the former Real Madrid boss, however, with the transfer window looking to be a busy one for the Midlands club.
Despite improving since the dismissal of Bruno Lage, Wolves have a number of areas to improve on, including the issue of goal-getting, being the league’s joint-lowest scorers this campaign with just 31 scored in 37 games.
The transfer window will also be a chance for Lopetegui to prepare for expected departures, with the likes of Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez rumoured to be headed to the exit.
It’s not just a matter of replacing talent, but also maintaining structure in the squad, with latest transfer gossip linking a potential partner for Mario Lemina amidst the Neves woes.
What’s the latest on Habib Diarra to Wolves?
As relayed by The Sun earlier this week, Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra is a wanted man in the Midlands, with both Aston Villa and Wolves reportedly battling for his signature this summer.
The 19-year-old is contracted to the Ligue 1 side until 2027, however, has caught the eye of Premier League clubs due to his strong form.
The report suggests the youngster has a price tag of £20m, with nine clubs monitoring his movement this summer.
What could Habib Diarra bring to Wolves?
There’s little surprise that the French-Senegalese talent is on the radar of so many, registering 27 appearances in Ligue 1 this season.
The midfielder ranks highly among Europe’s elite, impressively sitting in the top 1% of players in his position in Europe’s top five leagues for progressive carries, averaging 3.92 per 90 – as per FBref.
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The impressive numbers showcase his abilities on the ball and in transition in the middle of the park, attributes that could be vital for the progression of Lopetegui’s side this summer.
When comparing his strengths to that of Lemina’s in Wolves’ midfield, the Guediawaye-born ace has an opposing skill set, telling that they could be a dangerous duo to marry in the heart of the pitch.
While Lemina’s game focuses on winning duels and possession, evidenced by the fact he ranks inside the top 10% of players in Europe for tackles per 90, Diarra flexes an ability to move forward and disperse play to the forwards, a recipe for the ultimate midfield pivot as shown through the years in world football.
Described as making “dazzling progress” by Foot Mercato’s Sebastian Denis, the 19-year-old is on the wish list of many around Europe and could shine at a club like Wolves in being given the chance to grow as a potential starter.
At just £20m, Lopetegui could save Wolves millions by investing in the young prodigy and could have the last laugh in those that are battling for his signature.