The top two in each group automatically qualify with the two third-placed sides facing each other for the right to play in the intercontinental play-offs.
However, another attribute of that team, which Howe will surely like to bring to Newcastle, was their strength in possession.
He will not be happy with that at all. Man of the match - Tariq Lamptey It was a surprise to some to see Lamptey deployed as a winger rather than wing-back, but Leeds were clearly unprepared as the 21-year-old consistently beat any opposition player that came up again him.
Foden hadn't started since Guardiola had warned his players about their off-field behaviour after both he and Jack Grealish were reportedly pictured in a nightclub and then dropped for the clash at Newcastle.
Bergwijn has a sprained ankle while Moura has a knock and both men will not make the trip to the midlands.
What did Rangnick change?Sky Sports' Nick Wright: The system, for a start. There was also, as expected, an increased emphasis on pressing high up the pitch.
It secured a huge three points for the current champions as they responded well to falling behind Liverpool in the title race after their 4-0 demolition of Man United last night.
It was very strict, he says. It is an incredible sporting city, everything is right there, the MCG, the Rod Laver Arena.
Aged 17 and disheartened by serial rejection, it was from here that he left home on an 11-hour, 600km trip to Belo Horizonte, with borrowed boots and no money for a return ticket.
Champions Brazil ease past Egypt Defending champions Brazil never hit top gear but did enough to beat Egypt 1-0, thanks to a first-half strike from youngster Matheus Cunha.
Dean Smith's side dug in for a point that still leaves them in huge relegation trouble. They remain seven points from safety having played three more games than fourth-bottom Everton.
Two league games this season, a 9-0 'aggregate' in Liverpool's favour. A chastening example of what happens when a club with a structure that has recruited brilliantly comes up against a monstrosity compiled via a lack of structure and a recruitment strategy seemingly based on the logic of plucking names out of a hat.
Ansu Fati was in tears when he was forced off with a recurrence of a hamstring injury in Barcelona's Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao
He is already proving himself to be an expert goal poacher but there is more to his game than that. Technically he is so good, says Oscar.
Isco and Gareth Bale are both out of contract at the end of the season, and to get both out of the club in January would be ideal.
For me personally it's an unbelievable honour to lead the team that I normally have done over the last few years, but regardless of whether I have the armband or not I'll still be the same leader.
The midfielder, who won the FA Youth Cup with Aston Villa last season, made eight appearances for the National League side including three in the FA Cup.
Phillips, 26, along with Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford all picked up hamstring injuries in Leeds' draw with Brentford on Sunday, with Bielsa unclear on a timeframe for their return to fitness.
But asked if he subscribed to former Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez's short-blanket theory to describe the phenomenon of his team leaving itself exposed by over-committing in attack, he said: I don't believe in copying Rafa's statement.
Ramsey easily dispossessed Tomas Cvancara in midfield before slotting both Balogun and Gallagher through down the right, with the Arsenal striker the first to have the ball under his control before striking into the far corner.
For the club of my heart. Alves announced he would not be extending his stay at French champions PSG after scoring in Brazil's 5-0 Group A victory over Peru at the Copa America.
He sees maybe something from a different perspective from the sidelines that maybe I can't see but I know I'm quite a confident person and I want to help as many people as possible off and on the pitch.
It was a challenge which would have tested any coach [going down to 10 at Anfield] but Mikel Arteta went to a back five.
Barcelona travel to the Estadio Mendizorroza on Sunday evening to face Alaves as Xavi Hernandez's men look to get back to winning ways.
Smith Rowe said he felt really nervous before his first training session. Obviously I play against these guys every week but for England it's always different, he said.
But justice was served in the eyes of the home crowd when Boyle leathered his penalty over the crossbar.
The silver medal Glas collected at the Olympics rounded off a superb campaign, even if it might not have been the colour she wanted in the end.
The 24-year-old's centre-back partnership with Ben White cannot be underestimated, as the two defenders once again worked excellently together. He also could've had a sublime assist if Alex Lacazette took his key chance in the 71st minute instead of dragging the ball wide.
Of all the teams who have remained constant in the Premier League since Arteta was appointed, only Manchester City (756) have made fewer fouls than Arsenal’s 785.
Even at this late stage with Messi and Ronaldo well into the twilight of their respective careers, it’s impossible to discuss the Ballon d’Or without mentioning the two greatest players of their generation. Their grip, however, is undoubtedly loosening on the prize, something that will surely be demonstrated by this year’s voting.
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Alvarez made his senior international debut in a World Cup qualifier against Chile in June last year and was also part of Argentina's squad that won Copa America.
Much to the anger of those who wish to see Robinho punished, the answer to that question may well be no.
He has also played the most minutes (4,879). Van de Beek, by contrast, has played just 582 minutes in the same time frame.
They're not arrogant enough to think they're going to waltz it through to the semi-finals again and they know they will have to earn it, but there is a belief in their ability.
Demarai Gray had briefly made it 2-1 just before half-time - their first goal in a month - but in reality, the gulf in class and application was huge and when the fourth goal went in, home supporters streamed for the exits.
Ancelotti, on the other hand, is one of only three managers to have won the European Cup/Champions League three times and has won 74% of his 35 games in charge of Real in the Champions League - the best win percentage of any manager with at least 20 games for a single club in the competition.
Jurgen Klopp admits he was surprised that Mohamed Salah did not place higher in the Ballon d’or standings – and that Robert Lewandowski did not win the award.
His public appearances were already being minimised before the COVID-19 pandemic and since then he has made few unnecessary forays outside his house near Santos.
The winner came after a fantastic run down the right flank from Ryan Yates and his cross was steered home first time with the outside of his boot by substitute Grabban.
It's not easy for the manager to keep everyone happy because everyone wants to play and we have so many good players.
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Neither team will go into a final against Liverpool trying to keep things tight; neither side is built for it. Which is just as well, since Villarreal are, and have been brilliant at it, and have wildly overachieved with it. And they couldn't make the hour.
In the end I'm not happy with the results [overall], especially in the last four or five weeks, Rangnick added.
We take a look at the players facing uncertain futures at Old Trafford, from those who are approaching the ends of their contracts, to those who simply don't seem to fit in any longer.
Erling Haaland's lap of honour after Borussia Dortmund's win over Furth looked strange sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted, while CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has confirmed Real Madrid are interested in signing the forward.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez used the occasion to give a run-out to second-string players, those returning from injury, and youngsters.
