Starting with the hosts, officially placed into administration last week and dealing with what has been an extended financial crisis behind the scenes at Hillsborough, Sheffield Wednesday know that it will take a minor miracle in the race to keep hold of their Championship status. Hit with a 12-point deduction and sat rock-bottom of the table, Henrik Pedersen's men are simply trying to soldier on.
Rafael Leao is expected to start against Fiorentina on Sunday with Christian Pulisic injured, and he has a long drought to end. As Calciomercato.com report, Leao will get the nod from minute on against La Viola in all likelihood, with Pulisic facing a month out. The Portuguese opened the season with a goal at home against Bari, then suffered a calf injury, before returning not at his best.
NEW YORK -- Mika Zibanejad was at a loss for words after he and the New York Rangers made history Tuesday night by becoming the first team in NHL history to get shut out in each of its first three home games of the season. "I don't know whether to laugh or cry," Zibanejad said after a 2-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. "I honestly don't know."
After surviving a few scares as Fulham looked to double their lead, a long ball forward from Lucas Digne was latched onto by Watkins, who excellently lifted the ball over Bernd Leno before the ball eventually bounced into the net. Watkins' last goal came all the way back in April, when he scored against Bournemouth to become Villa's all-time top Premier League goalscorer.
Despite losing three of their opening four National League appearances, the Lambs have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen over the weekend landing a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Yeovil, the Staffordshire-based outfit find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Continuing to climb up the table, Tamworth are desperate to extend their stay in the play-off places.
