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Vieira’s message to Palace
Crystal Palace defender Patrick Vieira has told Terrick Mitchell he would be the best player in Sunday’s agonizing experience in the FA Cup semi-finals. The left-back, who has been a model of consistency with the Eagles this season, was mistaken for Chelsea’s crucial opening goal after losing the ball to Cesar Azpilicueta inside his own half in the 65th minute, which broke for Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Stalemate at Wembley.
Mason Mount added a second after 11 minutes to secure a 2-0 victory for the Blues and leave Palace to think about what would have happened after their first appearance at the National Stadium in six years. Brent-born Mitchell made his England debut at Wembley last month, but the experience was less sweet and had to be consoled full time.
“He’ll be fine,” Vieira said of the defender, who was doubtful of the quarter-final due to a calf injury. “These types of games will build him up and teach him how to manage his emotions. And the more games he plays this way, the better for him and the rest of the young players we have.”
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Palace now head to Newcastle on Wednesday night in the Premier League, with Vieira eager for his young squad to try more occasions like this.
“We are working and aiming for that,” he added. “The players smell and taste the kind of games where we get really close to the final, these kinds of moments that the players want to play in a lot. You look at the fans and they were excited for us. They support us in the competition, in the league and there is enthusiasm around the fans and the football club.
“That’s why it’s important for us to build from the kind of platforms that we have in place at the moment. Yes, it’s an exciting period for the football club but we have to keep going.”
Klopp’s ruling on Salah and Mane
Liverpool strikers Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are currently on opposite ends of the scorers’ spectrum, but coach Jurgen Klopp is happy with them both. Mane’s two goals in the FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City at Wembley took his tally to four in the most number of matches, while his colleague now played six games without a goal and the last of the open play was in mid-February. .
While Salah’s position on the right side of attack is virtually assured in every game, Mane saw the arrival of winger Luis Diaz in January – during his away win in the African Nations Cup – and had an immediate impact on the left winger who has traditionally been unopposed from the Senegal international. . However, Klopp believes Mane’s current return has less to do with the Colombian’s £37.5m and more with Mane’s standing and his recovery from six draining weeks with his national team.
“I’ve known Sadio for nearly six years and as far as I know he didn’t need any kind of competition to try to be the best version of himself,” he said before visiting arch-rivals Manchester United. “He has played for a long time almost all the matches when he was fit and has consistently performed at an incredibly high level.
“Bring in Luis, I’m not sure it affected that part of his game, I don’t know. That wasn’t the reason why Luis was included. No, I don’t think Luis is the reason why Sadio scored four goals but somehow, maybe because it’s clear that Luis can keep Luis.” The last line is too busy which opens loopholes for other players.
“Sadio has also had some physical difficulties since his comeback (from the Africa Cup of Nations); he didn’t feel it but we can see that he can’t use his massive fitness week in a week or every three days – that was the problem. I really felt before The match against City “Okay, that’s like Sadio physically” and that’s why he could play the game he played in. He was very tough in defense and was very helpful and incredibly important in our defense because the first goal he scored, you can’t score unless you try to get there. And do it, and only do this if you feel fresh enough to do so.”
Bruno is available for Man United
Interim manager Ralph Rangnick remains without a number of key players but Bruno Fernandes is available after a car accident on the eve of Manchester United’s “vulnerable” trip to rival Liverpool. All eyes will be on Anfield where old foes meet on Tuesday, when Jurgen Klopp’s men attempt to climb to the top of the Premier League – even if only overnight – and the Red Devils look to bolster their top-four hopes.
Manchester United’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League received a powerful shot in the arm on Saturday, when their difficult 3-2 victory over Norwich came, as Tottenham and Arsenal fell to a surprise loss. Rangnick admitted right after the win that his players must raise their game if they want to face any chance against Liverpool, but he believes they can get a positive result at Anfield.
“It’s up to us,” the interim manager said. “For sure we’ll travel there tomorrow and try to get the three points. That’s it. It’s not about the situation they are in, it’s about our own situation.
“After the results of last weekend we are still in the race for fourth but to survive in this race we have to win almost every game. To start, tomorrow. Even though we may be the underdogs for most people, we still know that if we raise Our level, playing high ourselves, we have a chance to get three points there and that will be our ambition and our goal for tomorrow.”
Potter praises Brighton’s best
Brighton manager Graham Potter believes Saturday’s victory over Spurs was their best showing in his three years at the club – but has told his players they need to do better at Manchester City. A week after the Seagulls beat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, they repeated the stunt across north London thanks to a Leandro Trossard goal in the 90th minute.
Matches couldn’t be easier, with Brighton heading to Manchester to face Pep Guardiola in the Premier League on Wednesday night. “I was really proud of the players,” Potter said. “It was a really good performance, probably one of the best, if not the best, of my time at the club.
“You have to have that level of performance if you’re going to score at Tottenham. Historically, it’s not easy for us to go there and win. The players gave everything on the day, and that gives you a chance to get a result, our fans were great and it was a good day for the club.
“It gives you confidence, I think. We’ve played some good games this season, and I think we took a step forward. But the past is the past and you have to start again, against a very great team. I would have done that. Let’s say we have to be better than we were.” It’s against Tottenham. That’s the challenge. It’s very rare that you get the chance to play against the best players in the sport, so while it’s an incredible challenge, it’s also exciting. We’re going to go out there and do our best.”
Hammer time for the top four
Aaron Cresswell insists West Ham will keep fighting for the top four until the end of the season. The Hammers missed a chance to climb to fifth in the Premier League after their 1-1 draw with lowly Burnley on Sunday.
However, these are strong days for West Ham, who reached the Europa League semi-finals and are still challenging the big champions domestically.
“Expectations are coming from where we are now,” full-back Criswell told West Ham TV. “We are in the semi-finals of the Europa League, fighting for fourth to sixth place and we want to fight to finish as high as we can. We will give everything we have, and everyone knows that is what we are doing. The last two years have been great and we will fight to the end.”
The draw with Burnley was marred by a disgusting injury to Clarett midfielder Ashley Westwood, who was taken to hospital after colliding his leg with Nikola Vlasic. Burnley provided an update on the 32-year-old’s condition on Sunday evening, tweeting: “Ashley Westwood has seriously injured his ankle. He is fine and with the club’s doctor and will be evaluated by a specialist in the coming days. Everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.”
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