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Per Reuters
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Bayern Munich have won seven straight matches with as many consecutive clean sheets but coach Vincent Kompany said that is all in the past and will count for nothing in Saturday’s Bundesliga ‘Klassiker’ at Borussia Dortmund.
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Undefeated in the Bundesliga, Bayern are already six points clear at the top of the table ahead of second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.
\n They have not conceded a goal in their last five league matches and seven across all competitions and have netted 36 times in their 11 Bundesliga matches so far with the league’s leading scorer Harry Kane having already bagged 14 league goals this season.
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“The last results are gone now. I just want us to win the game tomorrow. It’s the Klassiker,” Kompany told a press conference on Friday. “I like that these games have this special build-up. We all look forward to these games.”
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“If you look at the big picture, it’s important for us not to look too much at how others see our players. It’s how we see them that’s important.”
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Bayern travel to Dortmund with the hosts far from convincing in the league despite their good run in the Champions League.
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Hampered by injuries, Dortmund have dropped to fifth in the Bundesliga on 19 points, 10 behind Bayern, after failing to win any of their away matches in the league this season. But Kompany is preparing to face what he said would be “the best version” of Dortmund no matter their recent Bundesliga results. Dortmund have won all six Bundesliga home matches.
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“Our preparation is for the best version of the team. If they are top then they go high into their pressing game, they are extremely dangerous on the break with their speed on the wings,” Kompany said of Dortmund. “When they are at their best, they are also very, very good at building up the play. It’s not going to be an easy game, it’ll be tough.”
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Per PA Media
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When asked if Arsenal’s form needs to be perfect to finish ahead of Liverpool, Arteta said: “If they continue then that’s for sure, with the numbers they’re producing and the amount of games they’re winning.
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“The focus is on us to maintain the consistency especially and performances that will give us the right to win games, keep the availability in the squad. This is a long run.
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“Winning lifts the energy and our confidence up. We’ve had two big wins for us and now it’s about consistency and getting that momentum, take it further against a good opponent tomorrow and try to replicate the performance to win the game.”
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After Ramsus Højlund scored twice against Bodø/Glimt in Manchester United’s 3-2 Europa League win, the No 9 stated Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 suited his game.
\n The victory over the Norwegian champions at Old Trafford was United’s second in the competition and lifted them to 12th with nine points after five games.
\n Højlund said: “I think the new system, new ideas, are suiting my style of play. I’ve played this sort of football – I don’t say it is the same, but a 3-4-3. I used to play in Atalanta a little bit the same.”
\n Højlund played for the Italian club in the 2022-23 season, scoring 10 goals in 34 appearances. The Dane was asked what is different between Amorim’s system and that of his predecessor, Erik ten Hag, for him as the centre-forward.
\n “The press is very different,” the 21-year-old said. “I have to focus a little bit more on what’s in front of me instead of behind. I showed last season with being the top scorer for the team that I can score goals. I’m still very young but obviously I would like to take the responsibility and that’s why I took the No 9 this year because I want to take the next level and the next step. But I still have a lot to grow – I’m still not the finished article.”
\n Højlund’s goal celebration featured a thumbs-up and thumb-down. “It’s the Gladiator one. We watched it when we were with the national team and I thought it was a nice celebration.”
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The Manchester City saga, the on-field stuff that is, continues on Sunday. Whatever next? They take on all conquering Liverpool on Sunday, and could end up 11 points back in the Premier League. That would be amazing but is it time the champions kick back? We’ll hear from Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola today, and the rest of the Premier League managers.
\n We also await white smoke from Leicester, where Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to be announced as manager.
Join us throughout the day.
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It's been a busy week at Tottenham.Might be a busy January? Ange is working on the transfer.
“We've already spent a few minutes together. [Tottenham technical director] johan [Lange] About January's strategy. Last year we helped some businesses. We have a lot of injuries, but many clubs also have injuries. At some point it will come back home and either production will decrease or the club will have to carry a bigger squad. ”
Jacob Steinberg previews the match between West Ham and Arsenal.
In that context, Lopetegui needs to remain vigilant. Speculation that former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic is a possible replacement is unfounded, but the situation remains uncertain. Another bad run would inevitably create even more noise. Some club officials had doubts about Lopetegui's appointment as coach and suggested alternatives. But Sullivan, who remains a major power figure, is determined to defend the 57-year-old and give him time to silence doubters.
Company ready for 'tough' classic cars
Dortmund vs. Bayern is Saturday at 5:30.
According to Reuters
Bayern Munich have won seven games in a row without conceding a goal, but coach Vincent Kompany says all that is in the past and will mean nothing in Saturday's Bundesliga 'Klassiker' against Borussia Dortmund. .
Bayern, who are undefeated in the Bundesliga, are already in first place with a six-point difference over second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.
They have kept a clean sheet in their last five league games and seven in all competitions, and have scored 36 goals in 11 Bundesliga games so far, with top scorer Harry Kane having scored 14 league goals already this season.
“The last result is already lost. I hope we win tomorrow's game. It's a classic,” Kompany said at a press conference on Friday. “I like that these games have a special build-up. We're all looking forward to these games.”
“When you look at the big picture, it's important for us to not worry too much about how other people see our players. What's important is how we see them.”
Bayern head to Dortmund with a host team that has been unsatisfactory in the league despite their good performance in the Champions League.
Dortmund have been plagued by injuries and have failed to win away games in the league this season, falling to fifth place in the Bundesliga with 19 points, 10 behind Bayern. But Kompany is preparing to face a team he said will be the “best version” of Dortmund, regardless of recent Bundesliga results. Dortmund won all six home matches in the Bundesliga.
“Our preparation is for the best version of the team. If they are at the top, they press high, they have speed on the flanks and they are very dangerous on the breaks,” Kompany said. spoke about Dortmund. “When they're at their best, they're also very good at structuring plays. It's not going to be an easy game, it's going to be a difficult game.”
Ben Dawson is the manager. – Interim – Leicester manager. He is keeping his cards close to his chest as Ruud van Nistelrooy's arrival is reportedly imminent.
“Nothing at the moment. I was hoping you could shed some light on the situation. We probably know as much as you do and just carry on and focus on tomorrow's game.” Just do it.”
Leicester play at Brentford on Saturday at 3pm.
Ruben Amorim performed his television duties as fans sang his name.
Arteta admits it may be difficult for Liverpool to catch him
For each PA media
Asked whether Arsenal needed to be in perfect form to finish ahead of Liverpool, Arteta said: “If they keep going, given the numbers and the number of wins they're producing, That's definitely true.''
“Our particular focus is on maintaining consistency and performance to give us the right to win games and maintain the team's availability. This is a long game.
“Winnings boost energy and confidence. We've had two big wins, but now it's important to have stability and grab that momentum so we can go further against a good opponent tomorrow and get into the game.” We will try to recreate the performance that will help us win.”
Arteta talks about Pep's crisis at City.
“Hump, everyone has a bump. For them, it's very strange because they've never experienced it in nine years. It tells us the level and the environment we're in. Everything has to be almost perfect – the performance and ability have to be perfect and things have to go the way you want them to. It's very difficult to win.”
Arteta talks about Raheem Sterling, who hasn't played much for Arsenal.
“I want to see more of him and that's up to me. He's doing his best. His application and dedication to the team has been exceptional and now it's time for me to give him more minutes.
“That's the intention [to get him more minutes] That's why I brought him in against Forest, I wanted to bring him in against Sporting and I wanted him to get into that rhythm now, because he can really influence the team. ”
West Ham vs Arsenal on Saturday at 5:30pm.
Mikel Arteta said of Martin Odegaard: “He talked about how he has prepared himself and how much work he has put in with the physiotherapists and the medical department to get us in the best possible condition for the importance and duration of this season. , he has had an exceptional performance since the game against Chelsea and has been very consistent in the last three games.
“Good players who are very consistent and reliable can take their game to another level and make the players around them better. That was Martin's big quality and it's a shame he's gone. is.”
Last night's Europa League matches:
Colin will contact you: We have not heard from Arne Slot today. As Andy Hunter reported, he held a press conference yesterday. I think he said on TNT on Wednesday that his family was visiting for a few days. Perhaps he will visit the Three Graces, the Albert Dock, the Caves and the Cathedral – “I can only afford one more”.
Heilund says Amorim's style suits him.
jamie jackson
The No. 9 admits that Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 suits his game after Ramsus Hojlund scored twice against Bodø/Glimt in Manchester United's 3-2 win in the Europa League. He said that
Victory against the Norwegian champions at Old Trafford was United's second win of the competition, moving them into 12th place with nine points after five games.
Mr Hoylund said: “I think new systems, new ideas suit my playing style. I have played this kind of football, I won't say it's the same, but 3-4-3. I also play at Atalanta We played a little bit the same way.”
Hoylund played for the Italian club in the 2022-23 season, making 34 appearances and scoring 10 goals. The Dane was asked what was the difference between Amorim's system as a centre-forward and that of his predecessor Erik ten Hag.
“The press is very different,” the 21-year-old said. “I have to focus a little more on what's in front of me and not behind me. Last season I was the team's top scorer and proved that I can score goals. I'm still very young, but I chose number 9 this year because I obviously want to take responsibility, I want to go to the next level, the next step. But I still have a lot of growing to do and it's not a finished article yet. ”
Hoylund's goal celebration included thumbs up and thumbs down. “It's Gladiator. We saw it when we were on the national team and thought it was a great celebration.”
Let's do the usual 10 things.
Before the Wembley friendlythis is the always excellent Emma John article comparing the England manager and her opposite England shirt number.
US warning for Liverpool The story of the contract with Salah continues. Good work by Ryan Baldi.
preamble
The Manchester City story – what happens on the field – continues on Sunday. What's next? They have a full game to beat Liverpool on Sunday and could end up taking back 11 points in the Premier League. That would be great, but is it time for the champions to fight back? Today we'll hear from Arne Slott and Josep Guardiola, as well as the rest of the Premier League's managers.
We are also waiting for white smoke to rise from Leicester, where Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to be announced as manager.
Please join us throughout the day.
