Новости за 24.04.2019

Manchester Uniteds demoralising end to the season continued with a damaging 2-0 derby defeat by Manchester City on Wednesday evening.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at how new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaers hugely positive start of just one defeat in 17 games has unravelled alarmingly in the nine fixtures since.March 10: Arsenal (a), Premier League, 0-2The PASSION #Xhakaboom pic.twitter.com/ziP5xQ2aRf Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 10, 2019Granit Xhakas long-range strike and a Pierre-Emerick... Читать дальше...

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table after recording a 2-0 victory over neighbours Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.The win saw Pep Guardiolas side move one point clear of Liverpool with three games remaining in the fight for the title.Here, Press Association Sport looks at the run-in for both teams.April 26 Liverpool v HuddersfieldMohamed Salahs goal sank Huddersfield in October (Richard Sellers/PA)Jurgen Klopps men could hardly have a more favourable... Читать дальше...

Arsenals away form remains their Achilles heel in their challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League after they were put to the sword by Wolves.A draw would have been good enough for the Gunners to go above London rivals Chelsea and take the last Champions League qualification place, but first-half goals from Ruben Neves, Matt Doherty and Diogo Jota set Wolves on their way to a 3-1 win.Sokratis Papastathopoulos headed a reply late on but Unai Emerys side have won just six times on the road... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has hit out at the clubs players and said they will throw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under the bus.Keane, speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the Manchester derby, said too many players in Uniteds squad fell short of the clubs standards and fighting for a top-four place was not good enough.These are the same players who threw (former boss Jose) Mourinho under the bus and they will do exactly the same to Ole, Keane said.Keane is worried his former United team-mate... Читать дальше...

There are plenty of expensive Fantasy Premier League midfielders who could accrue points for your team as the season draws to a close, but what if youre operating on a tight budget?FPL managers will know that 5.1m doesnt get you much in midfield, but Bournemouths David Brooks could prove the exception to the rule.The 21-year-old Cherries midfielder has scored and assisted in strong numbers this season, but is he worth investing in for the final three games?Value for pointsBournemouths final fixtures... Читать дальше...

Billy McNeills family have urged the Celtic support to honour the clubs former skipper and manager in the way he would have wanted with noise, passion and enjoyment.The Parkhead outfit have outlined their plans to celebrate the life of the first British man to ever lift the European Cup when they host Kilmarnock on Saturday.Neil Lennon and his first-team squad plan to lay a wreath below the statue of the late defender, who died at the age of 79 on Monday, outside Celtic Park 90 minutes prior to... Читать дальше...

Derby manager Frank Lampard has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association as a result of his behaviour after Fridays 2-2 draw with Birmingham.Lampard confronted referee Simon Hooper on the pitch at full-time and said in his post-match press conference he felt the official had denied his side a clear penalty in the 74th minute which would have presented them with a chance of victory.It is alleged his language and/or behaviour on the field of play after the conclusion of the fixture amounts to improper conduct... Читать дальше...

Dennis Praet has emerged as a target for Arsenal as they look to strengthen in midfield, according to Calcio Mercato.With Aaron Ramsey joining Serie A winnersJuventus in the summer, the Gunners are keen to add to their midfield.Lucas Torreira was signed from Sampdoria last summer and has proved a success so far in north London.Arsenal are now reportedly revisiting the Genoa-based club in search of another gem.Praet, 24, is more of an attacking midfielder than Arsenal's tenacious Uruguayan, and thus... Читать дальше...

Napoli's star attacker is in high demand and, according to Correire dello Sport his preferred destination would be Chelsea if he were to move.The 27-year-old reportedly has a special bond with Maurizio Sarri, by whom he is said to be 'bewitched'.Chelsea boss Sarri is thought to be the man who can get the best out of the Italian attacker, says the report.Liverpool are also rumoured to be keen as they look to add competition totheir already-impressive forwardline.PSG are also interested in the player... Читать дальше...

The Norwegian forward has been on loan atVitesse Arnhem this season, so Ajax have had ample oppurtunity to watch him in the Eredevisie.Nowthey could be tempted to make anofferfor the 20-year-old amid reports that Real Madrid will sell for a cut price, according to De Telegraaf.Ajax require financial savviness to continue competing at the top and prefer cheaper, good-value deals, or to promote from within.But their director of football Marc Overmars is leaning towards a move to Odegaard if, as is reported... Читать дальше...

With a game in hand (woop!), Real Madrid are some 16 points (argh!) behind Barcelona in the battle for this season’s Liga title.It feels reasonably fair to suggest that Los Blancos haven’t been too bothered about their shoddy domestic record over recent years (just the one title in seven seasons, now); not while they’ve been stacking Champions League titles like a shiny Leaning Tower.But when they don’t land Ol’ Big Ears, things get hairy. An ignominious last-16 exit to Ajax paved the way for Zinedine Zidane’s return... Читать дальше...

Ex-Rangers captain John Greig has laid a wreath at the statue of Billy McNeill at Celtic Park in tribute to his former Old Firm opponent.Messages of condolence from around the world continue to pour in for McNeill who became the first British man to lift the European Cup when the Hoops beat Inter Milan in 1967 following his death on Monday aged 79.And former Gers defender Greig paid his own respects as he led a delegation from Ibrox across the city.John Greig lays a wreath at Cesar's statue on... Читать дальше...

Aubameyang shares the top spot with Bournemouth's Callum Wilson, with both missing 20 big chances.The list was tweeted by Footy Accumulators, andincludes a host oftop names.Also featured are theleague's leading scorers:Mohamed Salah and Sergio Aguero, who has squandered the fewest big chances of the trio.But it is Aguero'sManchester City team-mate Gabriel Jesus who has missed the most big chances for the fewest number of goals scored.READ MORE...Ranked! Chelsea’s 8 worst strikers of the Premier League... Читать дальше...

Finland forward Teemu Pukki is one of three players from title-chasing Norwich in the Professional Footballers Association Championship Team of the Year 2019.The divisions 28-goal top scorer is joined by Canaries full-backs Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis.Daniel Farkes side are top of the table with two games left and need just a point at home to Blackburn on Saturday to secure promotion back to the Premier League after a three-year absence.PA GraphicPukki joined on a free transfer from Brondby in the summer... Читать дальше...

Smith Rowe has struggled with injury since joining Leipzig on loan in January, but the German club think he's worth keeping for next season, according toKicker(viaGGFN).The 18-year-old Croydon native signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal at the begninning of this season.Leipzig are thought to be keen on adding an option to buy into any loan extension for the teenager, but Arsenal are unlikely to accept any such an option given that they didn't agree to one in January either.The youngster has... Читать дальше...

Zouma is a top target for Everton after impressing the Toffees'staff and bonding well with their players, according to theLiverpool Echo.Marco Silva is a reportedly a huge fan of the Frenchman and sees his partnership with Michael Keane as a defensive base to build upon as Everton look towards putting pressure on the top six next season.Everton captain Phil Jagielka has also been very happywith Zouma.“He's been brilliant,” said the long-serving stopper. “He's come and wanted to play more games. He... Читать дальше...

You know what they say about the brain, don't you? That's right: use it to recallas many of the 72 Football League clubs' nicknames as possible, or lose it. Something like that, anyway.Thankfully, we're here to help.If you've always wanted to prove you can separate your Robins from your Racoons (wait a minute...) in English football, then terrific news –you've come to the right place.You've got a time limit of 10 minutes, and then don't forget tweet us how you got on@FourFourTwowith proof of your score... Читать дальше...

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is focused on the road to recovery after having surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon which ended his season.The 18-year-old England international suffered the injury during Mondays 2-2 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge, and underwent an operation on Tuesday evening.In a brief video message via his social media accounts, Hudson-Odoi said: Hi guys, thank you for all the messages and support that you have been sending me, really appreciate it. View this post on Instagram Operation was Successful... Читать дальше...

A player has been shown the door by his club after his attempted Panenka penalty was saved in a Copa Sudamericana game.Bendrix Parra was playing for Paraguayan side Independiente Campo Grande against Colomias La Equidad in the last 32 of South Americas equivalent of the Europa League.When the tie, goalless after two legs, went to a shoot-out, Parra stepped up to take the third of Independientes spot-kicks but his attempted Panenka ended up being saved by the chest of goalkeeper Diego Novoa. Increble lo mal que pate el penal! Читать дальше...

Chelsea are keen to prove how much they value Hudson-Odoi by offering him a new deal despite his injury, according to The Telegraph.The teenage England international rupturedhis Achilles tendon against Burnley on Monday night and ended his season in the process.Hudson-Odoi is thought to be facing months on the sidelines – a setbackthat has reportedly ended Bayern Munich's pursuit of the player for the time being.The 18-year-old handed in a transfer request in January after a lack of oppurtunities at Stamford Bridge... Читать дальше...

Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed how the wonderful education he received from Billy McNeill during his early days at Celtic helped put him on the road to his own moment of European glory.Dalglish was 17 years old when he broke into the Celtic first team just 18 months after McNeill had become the first British man to lift the European Cup following the clubs historic triumph over Inter Milan in Lisbon.On a meagre wage at Parkhead, a car was beyond the future Scotland and Liverpool stars means at that... Читать дальше...

Promotion-chasing Barnsley dominate the Professional Footballers Association League One Team of the Year.Goalkeeper Adam Davies, defenders Dimitri Cavare and Ethan Pinnock, midfielder Alex Mowatt and 16-goal striker Kieffer Moore made the XI voted for by their fellow players.Leaders Luton, meanwhile, have two representatives in the side, defender James Justin and forward James Collins. The latter scored his 24th league goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.PA GraphicThe... Читать дальше...

According to L'Equipe, United are now preparing how best to negotiate Pogba's exit after the Frenchman made his desires clear.With United struggling down in sixth place and their Champions League qualification hopes diminishing, it's thought that Pogba believes this summeris the time to exit.The report also claims that Pogba has a clause in his contract that will reduce his wages by 25% without Champions League football.His decision is unwelcomebut accepted by the Red Devils, who are now seeking... Читать дальше...

Watch the reaction of Leeds United's players at full-time of theirGriffin Park defeat to see behind the curtain. The social media team did some sterling work on Tuesday with a few well-placed motivational messages and call-to-arms, but you can't cover that level of disappointment with blind optimism. Marcelo Bielsa’s players fell to the turf, crippled by their own failure. There was anger. There were tears.There are two ways to finish third in the Championship. The first is to surge and almost break into the automatic promotion places... Читать дальше...

Tottenham continued their perfect start to life at their new stadium after Christian Eriksens late goal secured a 1-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night.Here, Press Association Sports Jim van Wijk takes a look back at the four matches Spurs have played since returning home.Tottenham 2 Crystal Palace 0 (Premier League, April 3 2019)This was pretty epic. Noise level #THFC pic.twitter.com/gTUtVNyCJv Jonathan Veal (@jonathandveal83) April 3, 2019Tottenham enjoyed a historic homecoming as they opened... Читать дальше...