Diametrically opposed characters can give a rivalry its edge. It is why some in that sport miss the theatre of the Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe rivalry.
Having said all of that, there was plenty of support for the decision to recognise Messi's abilities again.
Attackers Josh Coburn and Duncan Watmore wasted half-chances in the opening exchanges during which the Middlesbrough threat was otherwise negligible.
But Demetri Mitchell headed the equaliser as Hibs ended part-time Arbroath's 13-game unbeaten home run.
Asked if he could have signed those players, he said I don't know. But as I said, maybe we should have at least internally discussed it.
We just continue trying to get the message across that we're Arsenal fans just like any others and we have every right to attend the games without fear. Earlier this month an Arsenal fan was given a three-year banning order for shouting homophobic abuse during the reverse fixture with Brighton at the Amex Stadium on October 2.
From his position in the centre of midfield, he drove Southampton forward, recording the most final-third entries (13) and most passes in the final third (28) among all players.
His quality is underlined by the statistic that Ramsay, with eight assists in all competitions, is only eclipsed by three players in terms of teenage goal creators in top-flight European football this season: Bayer Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz, Sparta Prague sensation Adam Hlozek and Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham. Impressive company, indeed.
Get Sky Sports | Live football on Sky Sports We don't just see it as a loan until the end of the season.
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It made things slightly less comfortable than Arteta will have hoped for but his side got the vital win they needed before a trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where victory will confirm Arsenal's return to the Champions League for the first time since 2016-17.
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill had plenty to talk about at the final whistle with referee Gavin Ward and his officials
Sky Bet League Two Hartlepool gave up a two-goal lead as they were eventually beaten 3-2 by Mansfield at the One Call Stadium.
The recent Manchester City v Liverpool league game was crazy and played at a rhythm where it sometimes looked like there was nothing in the middle.
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Solskjaer had said Varane's injury did not look good after the centre-back went off injured in the first half against Atalanta.
In a statement on Saturday, Tottenham said: We are extremely surprised that this application has been approved.
That put pressure on senior players Sterling, Ilkay Gundogan and Fernandinho, who have found themselves in irregular roles in recent months, to carry the attack.
It would mean Baxter having to place more trust in his defence. But he could still have Njabulo Ncgobo, reigning PSL Defender of the Season, playing as holding midfielder and shielding the actual defence.
I look at Roy Hodgson going in at Watford. Hodgson will tighten Watford up and then you've got those four, who will nick a goal.
The 37-year-old will succeed Fernando Batista who leaves the role to join newly-appointed Venezuelan national team coach Jose Pekerman's backroom staff.
I'd seen many great captains lift trophies before me, he says, and it really is a thing when players dream of lifting the trophy at Wembley as kids.
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They were probably thinking they were fine. In that sense, that's why I don't think that Chelsea defeat was such a bad result for Conte.
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Gregg Berhalter's side faces three matches in the space of seven days, starting with Thursday's clash against El Salvador, with Pulisic set to be the centre-piece while playing off the right-hand side of the forward line.
Police Scotland is investigating incidents of disorder during Wednesday night's match between Ross County and Celtic.
It's the main word - [motivated] to do my stuff, to make people happy and my family happy and the fans and myself.
Alfredo Morelos is set to miss Rangers' Old Firm game against Celtic next month after being recalled to the Colombia squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
We have been fortunate enough to experience two European Championships and they have been absolutely amazing.
Reading were without Moore, who was reported to have a knee injury, and Carroll in their line-up. Reading opened with renewed vigour at the start of the second half.
