Tottenham – Liverpool player ratings

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Tottenham – Liverpool player ratings were wild to dish out as a crazy encounter took place in north London.

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The game swung back and forth as Tottenham took the lead through Harry Kane, then Liverpool came surging back as Diogo Jota made it 1-1 and Andy Robertson then made it 2-1.

Moments after Heung-min Son made it 2-2, Robertson was then sent off.

It ended in a draw, as a pulsating clash saw Jurgen Klopp and Antonio Conte shake hands at the final whistle.


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Below are the Tottenham – Liverpool player ratings out of 10, with analysis and reaction.


Tottenham player ratings

Hugo Lloris: 7 – Denied Alexander-Arnold early on and swept up well off his line. Steadied things at the back. Could he have done better on Liverpool’s second goal initially?

Davinson Sanchez: 7 – Really good on the ball and held things together. Looks better in a back three.

Eric Dier: 7 – See above. Solid positioning and leadership skills coming through.

Ben Davies: 6 – Out of position on Jota’s goal. Worked hard and solid enough to stop Salah cut inside.

Emerson Royal: 5 – A tough outing down the right. Robertson and Mane caused him problems, especially on the first goal. Should have given away a penalty kick for a foul on Jota. Lucky to not be sent off.

Harry Winks: 8 – Brilliant display. Some wonderful passes forward, snapped in to challenges. Lovely assist on Son’s goal. Made most of his chance.

Tanguy Ndombele: 7 – Worked hard defensively and a lovely assist for Kane’s goal. Helped Spurs get forward. Will he now get a run in the team?

Dele Alli: 7.5 – Worked so hard after getting a chance to start. Alisson denied him a glorious chance to score. Final pass was just off, but made some great runs. Superb to see him back in this kind of form.

Ryan Sessegnon: 7.5 – Another player who took his chance with both hands. Defensively solid as the left-wing back and got forward well too.

Heung-min Son: 7 – Took his goal well but could have had more composure on a few other chances. Never stopped working and stretching the Liverpool defense.

Harry Kane: 7 – Lucky to not be sent off for a rash challenge on Robertson. Lovely finish for his goal and set up Son on multiple occasions. He missed a few clear chances though.

Substitution
Oliver Skipp (64′ on for Ndombele): 6 – Did okay to plug the gaps.
Lucas Moura (81′ on for Alli): 6 – Couldn’t get on the ball that much.
Sergio Reguilon (86′ on for Sessegnon): 6 – Some good runs forward.


Liverpool player ratings

Alisson: 7 – A real mixed bag. Great save to deny Dele Alli in first half, and Kane in the second. Then rushed off his line and got it all wrong as Son equalized late on.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7 – Some good efforts on goal and set up Liverpool’s second. Caught out defensively a few times. Lots of quality on the ball.

Joel Matip: 6 – Tried to hold the back four together but missed his regular partner Virgil van Dijk.

Ibrahima Konate: 5 – Shaky as Kane and Son dragged him out of position. A few good blocks, but not his best outing.

Andy Robertson: 5.5 – Set up the first and scored the equalizer but then sent off after a moment of madness to swipe at Emerson Royal. Perhaps he was upset that Kane wasn’t sent off for a similar challenge on him in the first half? Robertson would have had a higher mark if it wasn’t for the red card.

James Milner: 6.5 – Plugged the gaps defensively and used all of his experience. After just coming back from injury, heroic.

Tyler Morton: 6 – Did okay in what was a feisty game for a 19-year-old to make his first PL start. Booked in first half. Got 60 minutes. Solid.

Naby Keita: 5 – Didn’t see a lot of the ball and was a little lost. Like Mliner, he was pushed all the way after just coming back from injury.

Mohamed Salah: 6 – A quiet game for Salah. Almost scored in the move just before Liverpool bagged a second. Sessegnon shut him down.

Diogo Jota: 7.5 – Really good header for Liverpool’s first goal. Continues to deliver when needed. Should have won a penalty kick too. A constant menace.

Sadio Mane: 6 – Worked hard but didn’t have any clear-cut opportunities. Subbed off after Robertson was sent off.

Substitution
Roberto Firmino (60′ on for Morton): 6 – Gave his side some control.
Kostas Tsimikas (82′ on for Mane): 6 – One good run but could have crossed earlier.
Joe Gomez (90′ on for Jota): N/A

When is the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place? When are the USWNT playing?

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This summer, Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Women’s World Cup takes place every four years and the United States is the two-time defending champions, having won the tournament in both 2015 and 2019.

When is the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

This year’s tournament will span one month, with the first matches being played on Thursday, July 20. The final will be held on Sunday, August 20 and will played at Stadium Australia in Sydney, which has a capacity of 83,500 and hosted both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2000 Olympic Games.

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When does the United States play?

The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has a chance to become the first team to win three consecutive Women’s World Cups. This year, the USWNT has been drawn into Group E alongside the Netherlands, Portugal and Vietnam. The United States’ schedule for the group stage is below:

  • Friday, July 21 (9:00pm ET): USA vs. Vietnam
  • Wednesday, July 26 (9:00pm ET): USA vs. Netherlands
  • Tuesday, August 1 (3:00am ET): USA vs. Portugal

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule, start time, dates, how to watch live

  • When: July 20 to August 20
  • Location: Australia and New Zealand
  • TV channels en Español: Telemundo, Universo, Peacock
  • Streaming en Español: Peacock

Follow along with ProSoccerTalk for the latest news, scores, storylines, and updates surrounding the 2023 World Cup, and be sure to subscribe to NBC Sports on YouTube!

USWNT release 2023 World Cup jerseys

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The USWNT 2023 World Cup jerseys have arrived and the Stars and Stripes will certainly stand out from the crowd at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand this summer.

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Vlatko Andonovski’s side are going for a third-straight World Cup title, something which has never been achieved in the history of the men’s and women’s game.

Led by Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn, this USWNT side have so much experience but there are also exciting young talents coming through with Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman excelling in recent months.

Below is a closer look at the the new USWNT 2023 World Cup jerseys, with the away kit also to be worn by the USMNT.


USWNT 2023 World Cup jerseys

U.S. Soccer say that the inspiration for the jerseys are “from abstract expressionism, an international art movement that started in the 1940s in New York and shifted the art epicenter from Europe to the U.S., similar to what the USA team has done for women’s soccer.”

They add there is “a custom USA ‘signature'” as the “bespoke mark is hand painted with ink on paper, and is a nod to the abstract expressionism movement, where each artist would sign their painting. Lastly, the USA’s inner pride mark celebrates the USWNT’s four Women’s World Cup championships in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019.”

When it comes to the home kit, U.S. Soccer say it is “an unexpected take on the tradition of wearing white at home and features a bespoke drip paint technique pattern. Highlighting the energy of the USWNT and how they are diverse players and personalities, but always united, the action painting method pattern features a distinctive placement, making every single jersey unique.”

USWNT
Courtesy: US Soccer

For the blue away kit, which will be worn by both the USWNT and USMNT, there are “bespoke stars and stripe print on the sleeve cuffs – a diagonal stripe with intersecting stars – and a neckline that also features red blades, formed to look like the tip of stars.”

They add that those shapes are “subtle, patriotic nods to the hidden shapes that are inspired by abstract expressionism art.”

USWNT
Courtesy: US Soccer

Here is a look at both USWNT World Cup jerseys in a little more detail, plus the USMNT showing off their new away kits.


Women’s World Cup: USWNT results at each tournament

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This summer, Australia and New Zealand will serve as joint-hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This is the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup, which takes place every four years.

How many Women’s World Cups has the United States won?

The United States Women’s National Team is the two-time defending World Cup champions and is the most successful team in the history of the tournament. Overall, the USWNT has won four of the first eight Women’s World Cups, while they have never finished worse than third place.

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When has the United States won the Women’s World Cup?

The USWNT has won four World Cups: 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019. They won the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991, beating Norway in the final behind two goals from Michelle Akers. The USWNT won as the host nation in 1999, beating China on penalty kicks in the final at the Rose Bowl, with Brandi Chastain scoring the game-winning penalty.

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The United States enters this summer’s tournament as the two-time defending champions as they look to become the first team, male or female, to win three straight World Cups. The U.S. defeated Japan in the 2015 final, winning 5-2 behind a hat trick from Carli Lloyd in the game’s opening 16 minutes. In 2019, the U.S. won 2-0 against the Netherlands in the final behind goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle.

United States Women’s National Team: World Cup Results

1991: Champions (won vs. Norway in final)

1995: Third place (lost vs. Norway in semifinals)

1999: Champions (won vs. China in final)

2003: Third place (lost vs. Germany in semifinals)

2007: Third Place (lost vs. Brazil in semifinals)

2011: Runners-up (lost vs. Japan in final)

2015: Champions (won vs. Japan in final)

2019: Champions (won vs. Netherlands in final)

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule, start time, dates, how to watch live

  • When: July 20 to August 20
  • Location: Australia and New Zealand
  • TV channels en Español: Telemundo, Universo, Peacock
  • Streaming en Español: Peacock (all 64 matches)

Follow along with ProSoccerTalk for the latest news, scores, storylines, and updates surrounding the 2023 World Cup, and be sure to subscribe to NBC Sports on YouTube!

Manchester City vs Inter Milan: How to watch Champions League Final, odds, predictions

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Manchester City is on the chase for a historic treble and standing in the way is Inter Milan, one of Europe’s precious few clubs to claim such an honor.

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The Premier League winners three times running have an FA Cup under their belt after beating Manchester United on June 3 and the final jewel in their treble crown awaits with a win in Istanbul on June 10.

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Pep Guardiola could lead a second club to a treble after he did it with Barcelona in 2008-09, and they would give heated rivals United domestic company on the treble stage right down the road.

Guardiola says it’s now okay to talk about the treble. We agree, and we’ve laid out why the achievement is so special after the jump.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City vs Inter Milan.


How to watch Manchester City vs Inter Milan live, stream link and start time

Dates: 3pm ET June 10, 2023
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How to watch: TUDN, Paramount+


What Premier League clubs have won the treble?

Manchester United won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in 1998-99.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Red Devils are the lone Premier League club to win it.

That’s it. For now.


How many times has the treble been won?

Nine times in history has a team won its domestic league, top domestic cup, and the European Cup.

Bayern Munich and Barcelona have each done it twice, with Bayern doing it in 2012-13 and 2019-20 and Barca pulling it off in 2008-09 and 2014-15.

Celtic was the first to win a treble, doing it in 1966-67, while Ajax was the next in 1971-72.

PSV Eindhoven then won it in 1987-88 before Man United made it happen 11 years later. Inter Milan is the only Italian team to pull it off, winning in 2009-10.

(UEFA.com)


Champions League Final odds (Betting odds provided by our partner, BetMGM )

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Man City (-250) vs Inter Milan (+625) | Draw over 120 mins (+380)

Over 2.5 goals (-160). Under 2.5 goals (+110)


Champions League Final predictions

Joe Prince-Wright: Man City 2-1 Inter Milan
Andy Edwards: Man City 3-1 Inter Milan
Nick Mendola: Man City 2-0 Inter Milan


Manchester City team news, injuries, lineup options

QUESTIONABLE: None

Inter Milan team news, injuries, lineup options

QUESTIONABLE: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Joaquin Correa. OUT: Dalbert.