Bellshill-born McPake, who earned one cap for Northern Ireland, started his playing career with Livingston and had spells with Greenock Morton, Coventry City and Hibernian before retiring through injury while with Dundee.
“I think it would be better with one game absolutely.” he said. “If there are two games, then we will play two games. But it would be helpful if there was only one.”
The exceptions are Roma star Bryan Reynolds, Internacional midfielder Jonny Cardoso and forward Taylor Booth, who joins from Bayern Munich II.
Fiorentina are open to cashing in on the forward, and the Gunners appear to be the English club most serious about pursuing him, following initial talks with intermediaries.
Jesse Lingard continues to spend most of his time on the bench and talks over a new deal have broken down, meaning he is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs from January 1.
Jordan Pickford starred as a much-depleted Everton scrapped their way to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, who lost more ground in the title race.
The home side were well on top and had another great opportunity to double their advantage when McMullan swung a corner in from the left, with Lee Ashcroft sending a bullet header goalward but Kelly pulled off a vital, instinctive save.
They will pay Lyon around £3.25m if they stay up this season, with another £3.25m due if they stay up again next season.
Should he be determined to make a go of it on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, he would most likely have to do so at a side somewhat removed from the elite; West Ham United were one club, for example, linked with a possible transfer over the summer.
Have I been sexually harassed? Yes. Have I been bullied? Yes? Ostracised? Yes. Have I seen things that have made me uncomfortable? Yes, said the forward, who was capped more than 150 times.
The way we play suits me, which helps. Bursting with creativity, fuelled by flair, he has been one of the stars of the league.
If he stays in England, I think Arsenal would suit the style he would be looking for. They'd be a good choice.
I think it was a big mistake but as soon as he played against Watford, he was likely to then play against Leicester if fit.
In the space of a few weeks, they lost their two first-choice centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez to season-long injuries.
Richarlison struck a stunning hat-trick inside 30 minutes as defending Olympic champions Brazil beat Germany 4-2 in their opening Group D game of the Olympics.
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Preston then showed their quality at the other end to break the deadlock courtesy of Whiteman's 52nd-minute opener.
I mean, who's making this appointment? Who believes Arteta is the best appointment possible, one that will really steady the ship?
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Arsenal forward Vivianne Miedema was fourth, while the Chelsea trio of Pernille Harder, Jessie Fleming and Fran Kirby were seventh, ninth and 10th respectively.
The 25-year-old was unbeatable between the sticks, saving all eight shots on target he faced, as the 'Well shot-stopper certainly earned his clean sheet in a backs-to-the-wall win at Pittodrie.
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I had a desire to prove people wrong. He relocated to New Zealand, eventually becoming coach of the women's national team.
In law, Atkinson had no choice but to award Arsenal's opening goal, having waited to blow his whistle until Smith Rowe's shot hit the net.
Speaking on Tuesday from Scotland's Spanish training camp in La Finca, near Alicante, assistant coach John Carver said: He looked great this morning, full of running.
After all, Salah and Mane aren’t coming back any time soon, and it seems unlikely that Liverpool will dip into the transfer market, as much as many fans would like them to.
While there is plenty of focus on his attacking play, he is not afraid to make those key tackles and contribute defensively.
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BBC Sport presenter and ex-England international Gary Lineker said he was shocked and appalled that West Ham played Zouma against Watford and called it a tone-deaf decision.
Fernandinho later issued a statement on Twitter saying he had given an honest and spontaneous answer over his future and was fully committed to City's bid for the treble.
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But this win, with their nearest rivals at the top dropping points, leaves them in a strong position in La Liga.
The Glasgow side could be forced to make a decision on his future if the winger does not agree terms over a new deal.
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The horror of that injury suffered at Leeds back in September, the fears and the pain and the long days in the gym and the swimming pool, they were all washed away here as, 19 minutes after his emergence as a substitute, Elliott controlled a cross from Andy Robertson, swivelled in one movement and lashed a brilliant left-footed strike into the Kop-end net.
Well, essentially it comes down to the fact that the Blues played hardball over Rudiger's wage demands, refusing to put him among the club's top earners.
When United beat Ipswich 4-0 in September 2001, Solskjaer sliced a cross into the net from a tight angle. He could easily have claimed that he meant it, and he had scored enough unique goals in the past to make that a credible scenario. Instead he walked off with an air of mild disgust.
AC Milan fans never fully took to Hakan Calhanoglu during his four years with the club. For others, such as Sportmediaset pundit Alessio Tacchinardi, it was disrespectful.
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Fans will not be permitted to attend due to the German state of Saxony, where Leipzig are based, going into partial lockdown.
John McGinn should be available after missing the Chelsea loss and returning to training on Friday but Ashley Young (fractured toe) is a major doubt.
Eight Man City Women players are currently sidelined - the most recent casualty Champions League winner Vicky Losada - but manager Gareth Taylor says the rest of the squad have come through this past week unscathed, adding Ruby Mace is in contention, while Alanna Kennedy could also be reinstated at centre-back with midfielder Jill Scott having deputised in recent games.
United captain Harry Maguire was sent off and the club conceded two injury time goals, turning a poor result into a disastrous one.
Penn said: It is a huge honour for me to be managing across from David Moyes. He said some lovely words. He said: 'Well done, we didn't deserve it.'
