Новости за 13.01.2018

Harry Kane expressed pride at becoming Tottenham's record Premier League goalscorer, but insisted it was a case of "on to the next one" after their 4-0 win over Everton. Kane scored his 97th and 98th Premier League goals for Spurs to break Teddy Sheringham's record as Tottenham eased to victory at Wembley. England striker Kane has been talked up as someone who could break Jimmy Greaves' all-time Tottenham record of 266 goals and Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League record of 260. But he is not focusing on future milestones... Читать дальше...

Championship leaders Wolves had their momentum checked by a goalless draw at Barnsley, while promotion-chasing Derby County and Cardiff City claimed dominant wins. Sunderland and their former Wales boss Chris Coleman were on the receiving end at the Cardiff City Stadium, with a 4-0 defeat leaving them rock bottom, although second-bottom Birmingham City fared little better as Derby ran out 3-0 winners at St Andrew's. Leeds United missed out on the chance to replace Sheffield United in the play-off places... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino believes Harry Kane is going to break all of Tottenham and England's goalscoring records after he earned a piece of club history in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Everton. This season has already seen Kane surpass Alan Shearer's mark for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year with 39, while also finishing 2017 with more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And he became Tottenham's leading Premier League goalscorer with his 97th and 98th top-flight goals for the club... Читать дальше...

It started as manygames involving Sam Allardyce probably do: with a pass back from the kick-off and a strong, determined hack up the field. Allardyce is nothing if not attentive to detail, so will have spent the days prior to Everton’s trip to Wembley studying the fragilities Tottenham have displayed within their temporary home.He’ll have noted that West Ham recently made hay by sitting deep and being uncomplicated in their exists and presumably, spent the week chanting that mantra at Finch Farm. Читать дальше...

Harry Kane has left another record in his wake by becoming Tottenham's highest scorer in the Premier League. England striker Kane rounded off a stellar 2017 by breaking Alan Shearer's record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year and outscored Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for club and country over the 12-month period. Kane has picked up where he left off in 2018, netting a brace against AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup before another double against Everton at Wembley... Читать дальше...

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Gaetan Bong has reported West Brom forward Jay Rodriguez to the Football Association (FA) after the players clashed during Saturday's Premier League game at The Hawthorns, which the hosts won 2-0. The pair exchanged words during a second-half flashpoint, with Rodriguez appearing to squeeze his nose and waft a hand at Cameroon international Bong. Following protests from Bong both men were spoken to by referee Martin Atkinson, who then consulted with his fourth official. Читать дальше...

Carlos Carvalhal added his voice to those calling for VAR to be introduced in the Premier League after believing Swansea City should have been awarded a penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. Jordan Ayew's opener on the hour was cancelled out by Joselu's equaliser at St James' Park, as bottom club Swansea returned to Wales with a point. But Carvalhal was disappointed Swansea were not awarded a first-half spot-kick when Mohamed Diame appeared to block a Mike van der Hoorn effort with his arm. Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte is unconcerned by Jose Mourinho stating he has "contempt" for the Chelsea head coach, seemingly bringing an end to their war of words. The duo have traded barbs over recent weeks, with Conte claiming Mourinho was suffering from amnesia after the Manchester United boss branded some of his contemporaries – without naming any individuals – "clowns" for their antics on the touchline. Unimpressed, the Portuguese responded with a dig relating to the four-month ban the Italian served for failing to report alleged match fixing ... Читать дальше...

David Moyes hailed the performance of Marko Arnautovic as the manager brought up Premier League win number 200 in West Ham's 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town. Arnautovic was involved in all four Hammers goals at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday, the Austrian making it 2-1 just 11 seconds after half-time. He then created two for Manuel Lanzini as Moyes' men ran riot to secure a win that lifts them up to 11th, five points clear of the bottom three. For Moyes it brought up a significant milestone in his own career... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane could not explain how Real Madrid failed to score in their last-gasp 1-0 defeat to Villarreal, but is adamant his side have not hit rocket bottom. Los Blancos were caught out by a swift Villarreal counter-attack in the 87th minute, with Pablo Fornals' clever chip sealing the visitors' first LaLiga win at the Santiago Bernabeu. It compounded a frustrating outing for Madrid, who saw Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo denied strong first-half penalty shouts, while the latter missed... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pellegrino called for the introduction of VAR into the Premier League after Southampton were denied victory over Watford by Abdoulaye Doucoure's controversial late leveller. The Saints looked to be marching towards a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road until Doucare popped up in stoppage time to rescue a point, but replays showed he had beaten Alex McCarthy with the use of his hand. It was missed by referee Roger East, though, and the goal stood to see Watford complete a dramatic comeback, the Hornets having been 2-0 down at half-time. Читать дальше...

The hamstring injury sustained by Chelsea captain Gary Cahill against Leicester City is not serious, according to head coach Antonio Conte. The Italian made just two changes from the side that started the EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday, with Cahill, one of those who returned to the first XI, hobbling off in the 33rd minute. Andreas Christensen replaced him in defence, but Conte does not expect the skipper to be ruled out long term. "I think he is with the doctor now... Читать дальше...

Chelsea 0 - 0 Leicester CityMessy. Really, Leicester should have taken a lead into the dressing-room at half-time. Chelsea looked blunt going forward and, more than once, chaotic at the back. Two yellow cards in five minutes for Ben Chilwell altered the balance of the game, with Chelsea gradually improving in the second-half and exerting presssure of their own, but Leicester held on for a deserved point.Goals: NoneCrystal Palace 1 - 0 BurnleyQuietly, Burnley have run out of steam. By contrast, Palace are proving very difficult to beat... Читать дальше...

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is preparing for a reunion with father figure Jurgen Klopp. Runaway Premier League leaders City face a stern test of their unbeaten top-flight record on Sunday, when they take on Klopp's Liverpool at Anfield. Gundogan came to prominence under Klopp's guidance as part of his celebrated Borussia Dortmund sides but the missed out on the chance to face his old mentor last season when his debut campaign at City was curtailed by a cruciate knee ligament injury. Читать дальше...

Ivan Rakitic believes anything is possible for Croatia at the World Cup, but does next expect his Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to be nervous when Argentina face them in Russia. Midfielder Rakitic and superstar forward Messi are set to go head to head in the second Group D game on June 21 in Nizhny Novgorod. Croatia were one of the better teams to watch at Euro 2016 before losing to eventual winners Portugal in the round of 16, and boast a hugely talented squad including Rakitic, Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Inter's Ivan Perisic. Читать дальше...

Nantes boss Claudio Ranieri is resigned to failing in an audacious move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura. Lucas has made just six appearances in all competitions for PSG this season, all as a substitute, and is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham. Nantes, fifth in Ligue 1 and 17 points adrift of Unai Emery's side, were keen to give the Brazilian winger an option in a familiar competition, but Ranieri admits a transfer is unlikely to come to fruition. "He's a high-class player... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp claims he turned down the chance to succeed David Moyes as Manchester United manager before taking the reins at Liverpool. Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers in the Anfield dugout in October 2015, four months on from stepping down at Borussia Dortmund. The 50-year-old's celebrated tenure at Signal Iduna Park featured back-to-back Bundesliga titles and saw him become one of the most sought-after coaches in European football. In an interview with former Liverpool player Phil Thompson on Sky Sports... Читать дальше...

Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow have caused controversy by posting a racially insensitive tweet from their warm weather training camp. A video uploaded to the club's Twitter page that appeared to show Pedro Rocha, Fernando and Luiz Adriano performing stretching exercises in Dubai was captioned: "See how chocolate melt [sic] in the sun". Rocha, Fernando and Luiz Adriano are all black. It is not the first time this season Spartak have found themselves at the centre of racism claims. Смотрите... Читать дальше...

Kosta Barbarouses' last-gasp strike secured a dramatic 3-2 win for Melbourne Victory over Perth Glory in the A-League on Saturday. Victory suffered a 2-1 loss to Wellington Phoenix last time out and had to come from behind to see off a Perth side who had suffered defeats in their last three games without scoring. Scott Neville netted the opener in the second minute, heading home at a rain-soaked AAMI Park. The hosts equalised before the break when James Troisi rammed home a loose ball, with Mark... Читать дальше...

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has opened up about the bitter blow of losing Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar became the most expensive player of all time when PSG triggered the Brazil star's €222million release clause to sign him in August. It represented a stunning coup for the Ligue 1 side, but left Rakitic lamenting the loss of a star team-mate and close friend. "I'm not going to lie to you, I would prefer that Ney was here with us," the Croatia international told Marca. "Apart from being a great player... Читать дальше...

Leroy Sane insists he has nothing to fear from Alexis Sanchez's potential move to Manchester City. Arsenal star Sanchez is said to be on the brink of deciding his next move, and City were favourites to secure his signature before rivals Manchester United emerged as contenders. If the Chile international were to head to the Etihad Stadium, he would represent direct competition for Sane's spot in Pep Guardiola's starting line-up. But the former Schalke winger is braced for the challenge. "No, it... Читать дальше...

Leroy Sane has revealed the sage advice he received from Pep Guardiola to help ignite his Manchester City career – play like Lionel Messi. When Sane first arrived from Schalke in 2016, he struggled to make an impact as injuries hindered his transition into the Premier League. But the 22-year-old has gone on to establish himself at the club, playing a key role in their rise to the top of the table and progress to the last 16 of the Champions League. And Sane gave an insight into his manager's motivational... Читать дальше...

Franck Ribery is determined to extend his stay at Bayern Munich after scoring in Friday's 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen. The Bayern stalwart's contract expires at the end of the season and there had been speculation the 34-year-old could move on. But Ribery revealed a strong desire to remain at the club he joined from Marseille back in 2007. "My aim is to stay at Bayern Munich for as long as possible," he said. Which of these #B04FCB celebrations did you like the best?  @Javi8martinez =  @FranckRibery... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery insisted the Ligue 1 giants would not be shaken by rumours Neymar is set to join Real Madrid. Neymar, 25, is reportedly a major target for the LaLiga club despite having only joined PSG from Barcelona in a world-record move in August last year. Edinson Cavani and Javier Pastore have already been punished by PSG after returning late from the mid-season break. However, Emery said his team – who face Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League – would not be distracted by rumours surrounding Neymar. Читать дальше...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted he was still committed to the Premier League club and had no plans to leave before the end of his contract in 2019. Ahead of a trip to Bournemouth on Sunday, Wenger is under some pressure with his side sitting sixth in the table – five points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. Wenger, 68, signed a new deal at Arsenal last year and said he was as committed as ever to seeing out his contract. "Did I ever walk away? Never. Why should I change?" he said. "I'm always committed. Читать дальше...