We wanted to be brave with our pressing and get at them on the counter and that's how we scored. I'm really proud of the boys, pleased with the performance.
It was the eighth goal to be scored direct from a corner in Serie A since 2010, but bizarrely it was the second of the weekend after Hakan Calhanoglu's effort for Inter Milan in a 3-0 win at Roma on Saturday.
While the trip to Reading was Chelsea's third game in seven days, the Royals had not played for three weeks since beating Brighton on 21 November before the international break.
If I had to come back I would come back to Man City, if they want me. I don't think I am going to train another club in England.
Haller first tapped in from close range after a cross by Nicolas Tagliafico in the 54th minute and then deflected a shot by Lisandro Martinez into the roof of the net 15 minutes later.
Apart from the suspended Nicolo Barella, Inzaghi has an almost full squad to pick from, but he says he has yet to decide who will play up front out of Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Sanchez.
But his penalty, won for Max Aarons' foul on Mitchell, will probably live longer in the mind as it went well wide.
United are believed to be targeting Paris Saint-Germain and former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax head coach Erik ten Haag as potential longer term options.
City have a big squad, but if Chelsea or Arsenal had 10 plus key players out, they would notice it. I would also argue that their squad last year was stronger.
West Ham United unreservedly condemns the actions of our player, Kurt Zouma, in the video that has circulated, the club said.
Rangers have completed one of the biggest Scottish deals of this or any other decade by enticing supremely talented attacking midfielder Ramsey to Ibrox.
Nice’s best chances then came back-to-back midway through the second half, as Amine Gouiri’s low shot was kept out by Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont with a diving save. The follow-up from Andy Delort was then cleared off the line by defender Andrei Girotto.
The non-league club, who started this season's competition at the fourth qualifying round stage, have not conceded a goal in five FA Cup games in 2021-22.
Smithies turned Jordan Graham's 25-yard free-kick around the post, while at the other end Moore's low shot was easily collected by Sarkic.
It's something we're all disappointed with and something we can't understand, Moyes said. I know how people feel, but I'm also a football manager here.
December has accounted for the highest number of positive tests returned by Premier League players in the 2021-22 season, with concerns that the virus could be spread during matches.
I was aware of that when I came in and that won't change, I don't think, throughout the whole season.
I can understand why his name is mentioned because every time a Premier League job comes up, his name will be mentioned.
She told the club's official website after the City defeat: We're still quite new to this league and have still got a lot to learn, but I feel like each week, we are improving as a team and our performances are getting better.
So impressive was he in those early days the plan was quickly changed. Rangnick even toyed with the idea of giving the teenager a shock start in the weekend encounter with Crystal Palace - but was then introduced from the bench.
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Ten shirts worn on Sunday will be given to community organisations after the match Called No More Red, the campaign hopes to give young people more safe, positive spaces.
He would take the squad to a hotel the night before a game – even if it was at home – so he could carefully measure what they were doing to ensure they were in the best shape possible for kick-off.
Gordon saved a long-distance free-kick from Hendriksson just before the break and McTominay hit a shot over the bar from the edge of the box after being set up by Dykes.
Jurgen Klopp's side then play host to Manchester United at Anfield on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports Premier League from 7pm; kick-off at 8pm.
BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone reported that fans mingled with autograph hunters as they deliberately slowed down traffic trying to enter the training complex.
The alleged incident happened at the Sky Blues' Coventry Building Society Arena and was reported by a member of Stoke's coaching staff.
Now they can't counter-attack, and the plan completely and utterly went out of the window. It's a problem going forward.
United started the second half with more purpose and Cristiano Ronaldo - who had previously cut an isolated figure - looped a header onto the crossbar.
'Kaz' is a quiet lad but a very energetic player who possesses a lovely left foot. He probably did not expect to feature as much as he has this season but he's slotted in really well and filled in well for some injured players.
Forest versus Arsenal is a pretty tasty tie, and it is has got a kind of old-school feel about it. It would be in Forest's DNA for them to turn it on, but Arsenal are probably going to be too strong - just - so I am going to go with them to win 3-2.
It is without a doubt that someone who has achieved so much in such a short amount of time will go on to continue achieving remarkable things, and for this James has our unequivocal support and endorsement.
That form made the 21-year-old a regular in the England squad and Matthaus thinks he may have been better off staying in Germany.
But he's a match winner and we're going to need him at this level for the rest of the season. There was a nice moment at the end of the game too where, with a big smile on his face, Saint-Maximin led the jubilant Newcastle fans in a chorus of 'Hey Jude'.
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The Argentine's free-kick late in the first half was met by MLS Golden Boot winner Castellanos, whose header rolled into the bottom corner to give Ronny Deila's side the lead.
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The Australian helped the Blues retain the Women's Super League title in 2021 and reach the Champions League final.
Slack defending allowed Burn to head in unchallenged after Mwepu flicked on Mac Allister's corner - and Calvert-Lewin's penalty miss ensured Potter's side had control at the break.
Chief constable Mark Roberts has written to the Football Association, Premier League and English Football League to request talks on the issue.
Blackpool were bidding for a fourth consecutive home win, and it looked like Josh Bowler might have given it to them with a fine strike in the 37th minute.
The award is voted for by a jury made up of current men's national team coaches and captains, one specialist journalist from each territory represented by a national team and fans registered on FIFA.com.
You don't know what was going on, you don't know what Lingard wanted and you don't know what Manchester United wanted.
On the Monday night, the group who would later become known as the Class of 92 sat on the hotel balcony discussing the historical significance of what would happen in 48 hours’ time. Giggs was the eldest at 25, Phil Neville the youngest at 22. It wasn’t even four years since they were told kids couldn’t win anything; now they had the chance to win everything.
Sky Sports to show AFCON liveAFCON will go ahead as planned, says CAF presidentMane, Koulibaly and Sarr named in Senegal AFCON squadThis decision is taken in the spirit of goodwill and solidarity with the affected clubs in recognition of the fact that they, like all members of the football community, have been adversely affected by the onset of the Covid pandemic, said a FIFA letter sent on Sunday to the World Leagues Forum and the European Leagues grouping.
“Previously, I heard a lot of players were forgotten about when they went on loan. That’s why they’ve brought Ben into place and I think the system now is working better.”
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He knows some Portuguese words. Bad words! But Tony is perfect for that staff because he knows English football.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea will be the Premier League's representatives in the 2021/22 Champions League.
