When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. ET · Location: Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas · TV: ESPN2 · Live Box Score on FOX Sports .... Buffalo Bulls vs. Liberty Flames (Jan 4, 2025) Live Score Montella, it has to be said, has managed the situation masterfully to date, getting something resembling the best out of Balotelli by tapping into the forward's desire to represent Italy once again. In his weekly column for skysports.com, the Magic Man talks Spurs' win against Man City, Jose Mourinho's impact at Spurs and Harry Kane's form. You're only as good as your players at the end of the day and the idea of Arteta replicating Guardiola's style of football at the Emirates just falls apart when you look at the players he'll be working with. We don't like it of course because it brings noise that we don't need and it's not helpful, he said. We need to identify who they are, get them out, take their details and go from there, he tells me. The control room are aware of it, PC Ward explains. Balotelli, who plays in Turkey, last appeared for the Azzurri in 2018 but returned to the setup during the international break in January for a get-together during which no matches were played. The Swiss international won a players' vote for the armband, but his captaincy proved the most disastrous yet. A lifelong Birmingham City supporter, his playing career at the club included scoring the penalty that first took the club into the Premier League in 2002. Mount was also anonymous after being recalled, giving Tuchel an issue in terms of creativity so it was surprising that he took until the 80th minute to make substitutions. Former Chelsea, Stoke and Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic – who is now at Everton - is another big Pats supporter, while fellow shot-stopper Jack Butland – an England international on the books at Crystal Palace – has attended games in London donning a Green Bay Packers jersey. It really says something when a player is described by his former club's own official website as being one of their most left-field signings. Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has also been considering a bid following his £305m sale of the Magpies last October. Only bottom of the table Leicester City (18) have conceded more goals than Man City so far this campaign.Following a 1-0 win over Birmingham last time out, Aston Villa are looking to secure back-to-back wins in the FA WSL for the first time. The Portuguese earned club legend status in his first spell at Old Trafford, winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League, but has faced far more criticism this time around with the Red Devils no longer the force of old. Referee Craig Pawson was not advised to go to the pitchside screen. DERMOT'S VERDICT: I think it is a good goal. His feet are firmly on the ground. It wasn't long ago he may not have even been a footballer, but it just goes to show what you can achieve. It's hard to see how they can compete with a tails-up Arsenal. PART 1 | How are the two rivals shaping up for the big clash? Aubameyang, along with team-mates Mario Lemina and Axel Meye, were shown to have cardiac lesions following bouts of Covid-19. And as part of sponsorship agreements, our members work closely with football clubs to promote safer gambling. We also introduced new rules to ensure children cannot view betting ads on football clubs' social media accounts. De Bruyne was at his imperious best, although Sterling struggled against his former club, his day summed up when arguably his most composed piece of play in a frenetic afternoon saw a low finish past Alisson ruled out for offside, while Liverpool's keeper also denied him in the opening moments of the game. Furness alleviated any nerves on four minutes and from there it was an onslaught, with Rebecca McKenna, Simone Magill, Lauren Wade and Kristy McGuinness joining in the seven-goal fun before the break. Buffalo vs. Liberty Prediction, Picks and Odds According to our analysis, Liberty is more likely to beat Buffalo in CFB action at Thomas Robinson Stadium on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and ... Kirstie McIntosh and Lindsey Blues netted as Hamitlon recovered from Amy Bulloch's opener for Thistle, Blues scoring late on. Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor has the latest on Liverpool's injury problems and discusses the young players who could cover at centre-back. Fourth at the 2018 World Cup, third in the 2019 Nations League and runners-up at Euro 2020, the task is obvious. She explained: I'm a woman now, I'm competing at the top level for both club and country. That's a good question. “It was great working with those players,” he said. “Cesc Fabregas, for me, was just untouchable. I don't think he gets enough credit sometimes. He was ridiculous. That keeps us in a strong position. When questioned about the impact this result has on WSL proceedings, she added: No, nothing. Perhaps it can even be draining for some. Cancelo was not the man of the match in their 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday. Dembele’s current commitment runs out in the summer, and Barca are keen to secure a fee after failing to strike fresh terms. Individuals are out of form, Thomas Partey chief among them, but this was another game to heighten the lingering sense of ambiguity about Arteta's overarching offensive strategy. A worsening outbreak of Covid-19 at Liverpool, which has forced coach Jurgen Klopp, his assistant Pep Lijnders and a number of players into isolation, prompted the Reds to ask for the game to be called off. With Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale, aged 30 and 31 respectively, coming towards the latter stages of their careers, O'Connor thinks there are more mercurial talents within Wales' youth ranks who can guide the country to further major tournament success in future. When you're playing week in and week out, you're playing well and the team's performing, keeping clean sheets and winning games, it obviously helps everyone build confidence. 'Competition drives us on'Despite James' performances at club level, a starting spot for England under Gareth Southgate is not guaranteed. Skipper Niall Canavan was given his marching orders just after the half-hour mark when he brought down Omar Bugiel in the penalty area and Rob Milsom dispatched the resulting penalty. Three wins on the bounce, the confidence looks well and truly back under Lee Bowyer and I expect them to keep climbing the table.