Smith then returned for a second spell in charge in 2007 and led them to the UEFA Cup final, their first European final for 36 years.
If you look at it back, my front studs have got caught in the ground and my foot's got bent forward, he explains.
But if he is the fix for now, a different interim until the end of the season is being considered by the Old Trafford hierarchy if they cannot get one of their top targets now - such as Pochettino, Rodgers or Ajax head coach Erik ten Haag.
As was the case last season, City's goals have primarily been scored from a cluster of shots taken in and around the six-yard box from customary runners and cut-backs.
The Uruguayan international will be out of contract and could sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside Spain this time next year. To that end, his current side had hoped they would tie him down to a new contract in order to secure his future at the Nou Camp.
Jack Grealish - 6Came on to a typically enthusiastic welcome from the Wembley crowd and was soon dropping the shoulder on defenders and rolling the ball under his foot.
Van de Beek was among a number of United players who have been edged to the periphery this season. Crisis of confidence
The Blaugrana were forced to part ways with captain and all-time record scorer Lionel Messi in the summer along with the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Junior Firpo and Emerson Royal to get below La Liga's wage limit.
What the managers said...Luton's Nathan Jones: It was a bit of a war of attrition first half, not much happening and then they showed one bit of quality.
Grant McCann is in a really tough place, and it goes to show how tough the level is in the Championship that they have struggled so much either side of cruising in League One.
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Championship fixtures | table | highlightsGet Sky SportsThe visitors had strong claims for a penalty waved away by referee Tony Harrington after Ethan Laird looked to have been clipped just inside the area by Leif Davis.
As Hasenhuttl retreated down the tunnel, it was certainly a sentiment he shared.Ben Grounds Maupay epitomises Seagulls' fighting spirit While Brighton's wait for a first league win was extended to a 10th game, this was a draw their supporters gleefully welcomed at the final whistle.
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Having previously represented the Reds between 2000 and 2002, even regularly playing alongside Gerrard in midfield, McAllister returned to the club as a first-team coach under Brendan Rodgers.
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All the while, Germany's quarter-final exit to Croatia at the 1998 World Cup had prompted introspection in the country.
Brentford vs Man Utd on December 14 was also called off due to the Red Devils' players and staff returning a high number of positive results.
His representative Philippe Lamboley, executive director of USFA Management, told Sky Sports News: Anthony wishes to leave the club in January.
This is such a massive club [with] such fantastic support, I don't think that anyone in the club should then try to convince the player to stay.
The announcement comes two days after the news that an in-depth review of women's football in UK will be launched this summer.
One great opportunity also fell to Ward late on, but he saw his effort cleared away from the line by Morrison.
In the second half, Abdou Diallo came close to scoring for his side, as the centre-back headed over Sarr’s free-kick.
In a way, it shouldn't be possible that we're above Villa, Brentford manager Thomas Frank told Sky Sports.
A performance in a match against the Russian national team would be a shameful act not just for our players but for the entire football community, contrary to solidarity with the Ukrainian nation.
Kingsley Coman struck a last-minute equaliser as Bayern Munich drew 1-1 at RB Salzburg in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.
The 31-year-old winger has won 21 trophies in his career, having played for Gremio, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Furthermore, he expressed surprise that the claims have been treated as football debts, suggesting that Boro's would open a pandora's box in football.
There's some calibre of clubs have dropped into that competition so whoever we come up against, we know it'll be a difficult game.
The players went to Sun City with their wives and girlfriends, and I'm playing games in Leeds in February. The weather was the worst ever. It was terrible.
I thought Joao Pedro had a very good match and Joshua King had a fantastic shot which Lloris saved very well.
Ben and I have each had a full season in the Premier League now and we're getting to know it much better.
Brennan Johnson made sure of all three points from the penalty spot in stoppage time. Sheffield United's play-off charge continued with a 2-0 victory against West Brom at Bramall Lane.
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This will be the third Africa Cup of Nations encounter between Burkina Faso and Senegal and the first in the knock-out rounds, with the latter unbeaten in the previous two matches in the group stages.
Spurs had appeared on the cusp of a famous win at the Hive Stadium after Rachel Williams's close-range finish had given the hosts the lead with 25 minutes to go.
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In a mirror of the first goal, Doherty sent in a cross from the right with Sessegnon driving in at the back post to meet it, but the 21-year-old could not quite apply the finish.
And she said: I have to agree. But when we're talking about prize money, that comes from the FA, it's something they can control.
Meanwhile, Gabon are second in the group on four points and need just a point from their final match against table-toppers Morocco on Tuesday to qualify for the last 16.
Occasionally put pressure on his team-mates with backwards passing. Jadon Sancho - 6 Former City youngster scored a brilliant equaliser on his return to the Etihad.
Of course, the penalty takers for each team are never set in stone. Some clubs might have a consistent, dedicated penalty taker at all times, but sometimes, things change - and some last-minute decisions on who is to assume spot-kick duties might arrive.
