Новости за 20.09.2019

Nantes were denied top spot in Ligue 1 as Strasbourg came from behind to claim their first win of the Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 victory on Friday night.Ludovic Ajorques 89th-minute penalty completed the comeback after Dimitri Lienard had cancelled out Kalifa Coulibalys first-half opener.Nantes, looking to leapfrog Paris St Germain and Rennes ahead of the weekend, looked well set when Coulibaly fired them ahead 28 minutes in, making no mistake after Strasbourg failed to deal with the bouncing ball... Читать дальше...

Amine Harit struck a fine 89th-minute winner as Schalke beat Mainz 2-1 at the Veltins-Arena to move up to second place in the Bundesliga.Harit provided the assist for the opening goal in the 36th minute when his pass found Suat Serdar in the box and the ex-Mainz player lashed the ball past Robin Zentner.The visitors drew level with 15 minutes left through substitute Karim Onisiwo, who collected the ball from Jean-Paul Boetius, turned and sent a curling shot into the net.Harit then secured all three... Читать дальше...

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has dismissed any notion that Rangers could be vulnerable after their European exploits.Manager Steven Gerrard commented on a lack of help from the Scottish Professional Football League after their trip to Perth was scheduled for Sunday lunchtime, after Rangers beat Feyenoord in their opening Europa League group game on Thursday night.Gerrard was keen to stress he was not complaining and his desire to have two players fighting for every position will give him options... Читать дальше...

Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte believes the issue of racism in Italy is getting worse and wants his country to adopt the same zero tolerance approach as in England.Conte spent his entire career both as a player and manager in Italy predominantly with Juventus before a two-year stint in charge of Chelsea from 2016 to 2018.He has returned to his homeland with Inter this season and is preparing for this weekends Milan derby.Racism has no place here!Qui il razzismo non di casa! Derby against racism... Читать дальше...

The EFL has been urged to offer Bury compassionate re-entry to the league from next season in a document now formally submitted by the group seeking to save the club.James Frith, MP for Bury North and chair of the Bury Rescue Board, has published a submission which has been sent to the EFL, seeking a place in League Two for the start of the 2020/21 season.The submission includes a commitment to sell the club from the current owner Steve Dale, who signed a separate supporting document, as well as confirmation of active bidders.Bury... Читать дальше...

Lincoln have announced the appointment of Michael Appleton as their new first team manager.The 43-year-old has signed a four-year contract to replace Danny Cowley, who left the League One team to join Huddersfield last week.Lincoln said on their Twitter account:The Imps are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Appleton as Lincoln Citys new first team manager.Chairman Clive Nates added:Michael has all the qualities we have been searching for to continue our progress as a club.Appleton... Читать дальше...

Barcelona bossErnesto Valverde knows his side can ill afford to let their away struggles continue for much longer, but accepts Granada will give them no helping hand this weekend.The defending champions have won both home matches this season 5-2, brushing aside the challenges of Real Betis and Valencia with ease, but have found life on the road less comfortable.They have won just two of their last 10 competitive away matches and none of their last six, including a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao and... Читать дальше...

Inter Milan head coach Antonio Conte has urged his side to keep improving as they prepare to face derby rivals AC Milan.The Nerazzurri needed an added-time equaliser to snatch a point on Tuesday night in their opening match in Group F, which also contains Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.Conte wants improvement on their return to the San Siro on Saturday for what is technically an away game in what will be the 171st Derby della Madonnina. View this post on Instagram A LETTER FROM THE NIGHT Sound on! Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is confident the Eagles will soon see the best of Wilfried Zaha once again.Ivory Coast international Zaha was a target for both Arsenal and Everton during the summer and is reported to have handed in a late transfer request in the hope of pushing through a move.The 26-year-old, though, remained at Selhurst Park.After resuming domestic action following a late return from the Africa Cup of Nations, Zaha has so far failed to open his account for the new season or provide any assists.Hodgson... Читать дальше...

West Hams long-term absentee Winston Reid could return for the under-23s next week or the week after.The 31-year-old has been sidelined since his knee injury against Swansea almost a year and a half ago, but could be nearing a return.Manuel Lanzini has a small problem, which will be assessed on Saturday. Arthur Masuaku will be unavailable after his sending-off at Aston Villa on Monday and is expected to be replaced by Aaron Cresswell.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to have Daniel James back against the Hammers... Читать дальше...

The Belgium international sealed an £18 million move to the King Power Stadium from Sampdoria on deadline day after three years in Serie A.But Praet has revealed that his career path could have gonevery differently when he had several options open to him as a teenager.Praet came through the Genk youth academy that has also produced players like Kevin De Bruyne, Divock Origi and Thibaut Courtois.At the age of 15, he was given a tour ofArsenal's training facilities by Liam Brady, but eventually decided... Читать дальше...

AC Milan host city rivals Inter at the San Siro this weekend in the first Derby della Madonnina of the Serie A season.Inter head into the clash with the bragging rights, having done the league double over their rivals last season and with the Nerazzurri currently sitting top of the table with three wins from three matches so far this campaign.Here, the PA news agency looks at five of the most memorable Milan derbies.Inter Milan 6 AC Milan 5 November 6, 1949Milans famous stadium in the San Siro district... Читать дальше...

St Johnstone midfielder Jason Holt will have to miss the visit of parent club Rangers under the terms of his loan deal.Former Hibernian, Partick Thistle and Dundee United left-back Callum Booth comes into the squad after signing on a short-term deal.Midfielder Liam Craig remains on the sidelines with a groin injury.Steven Gerrards Rangers squad has some bumps and bruises ahead of the trip to Perth.Gerrard will make changes to the side which beat Feyenoord 1-0 in their opening Europa League Group... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard believes Borna Barisics Rangers career should go from strength to strength following his outstanding performance against Feyenoord on Thursday night.The Croatia defender signed for the Ibrox club on a four-year-deal for a reported fee of 2.2million in 2018 after impressing forNK Osijek against the Light Blues in the Europa League qualifiers.Barisic, though, struggled to make the left-back position his own with right-back Jon Flanagan and midfielder Andy Halliday often preferred.However... Читать дальше...

Mason Mount could feature for Chelsea against Liverpool on Sunday.Mount limped out of the Champions League defeat by Valencia on Tuesday with a nasty-looking ankle injury after he was caught by a late challenge fromFrancis Coquelin, but boss Frank Lampard has not ruled out the young midfielder.NGolo Kante has recovered from an ankle injury and his general fitness will be assessed.Callum Hudson-Odoi should return from his Achilles injury next week.Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder... Читать дальше...

Livingston midfielder Scott Pittman is back running after injury but Saturdays Ladbrokes Premiership visit of Aberdeen is likely to come too soon for him.Ricki Lamie is hoping to be fit after getting through 80 minutes on his return from a knock against Rangers last week while Lyndon Dykes is suspended following his red card.Livingston have no other players back in training skipper Alan Lithgow missed the defeat by Gers and Craig Sibbald, Hakeem Odoffin and Lee Miller have been out for several weeks.Aberdeen... Читать дальше...

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths should be back in contention for the visit of Kilmarnock in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Sunday.A dead leg kept the Scotland international out of the squad for the 1-1 Europa League draw with Rennes in France on Thursday night.Defender Boli Bolingoli is almost certainly out after picking up a groin strain against the French side as Mikey Johnston (groin), Jozo Simunovic (knee) and Nir Bitton (hamstring), Daniel Arzani (knee) and Scott Bain (thumb) are still missing... Читать дальше...

Fernandinho is set to continue in central defence for Manchester City as the champions host Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.The midfielder moved into the back four against Shakhtar Donetsk in midweek after John Stones (thigh) joined Aymeric Laporte (knee) on the sidelines. The pair both face lengthy lay-offs.City have no fresh injuries following their trip to Ukraine and midfielder Phil Foden should be available again after a stomach virus. Winger Leroy Sane (knee) is also still out.Watford... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola insists he had no doubts his Manchester City players would respond after last weeks surprise defeat at Norwich.The back-to-back Premier League champions were stunned by the promoted Canaries at Carrow Road but bounced back by sweeping aside Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in their Champions League opener in Ukraine.After what happened in the last (three) years, I didnt have doubts, said the City manager, whose side host struggling Watford on Saturday. The result was good but the performance was... Читать дальше...

Gary MacKenzie will miss St Mirrens Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Hamilton.The defender suffered concussion against Ross County last weekend and Kirk Broadfoot is set to start after coming off the bench in Dingwall.Saints otherwise have a full squad apart from striker Cody Cooke (knee).Hamilton have Steve Davies and Scott Martin back in their squad after the pair made their comebacks for the reserves against Motherwell on Monday. Midfielder Martin is looking to make his first appearance of the... Читать дальше...

Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify here, on Acast here or on iTunes here This week, we’ve revealed FourFourTwo’s ranking of the 101 best players in the Premier League right now. Don’t worry: Conor Pope, Chris Flanagan, Joe Brewin and Hunter Godson don’t have time to discuss every single name on the list. Instead, they pick out their favourites, what themes emerge among the league’s best – and, of course, the battle for top spot. While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant subscribers' offer? Читать дальше...

Considering their abundance of riches and heavy investment in star players from around the world, Paris Saint-Germain have endured some torrid seasons in the Champions League.The club’s Qatari owners have spent over €1bn trying to turn the Ligue 1 side into champions of Europe’s most prestigious club competition, but PSG have never gone past the quarter-finals since then.Worse still, they'vebeen eliminated at the first knockout stage in each of the last three seasons – including that monumental collapse... Читать дальше...

Arsenal began their third successive Europa League campaign with an enjoyable 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany on Thursday night. The goals and performances from Joe Willock and Bukayo Saka offered real encouragement that academy talent can make the grade, but it's a competition they don't want to be in. In truth, it's one they shouldn't be in.Leaving aside the fact that they blew a chance at Champions League qualification in the final, getting hammered 4-1 by Chelsea in Baku, the Gunners... Читать дальше...

Chelsea vs Liverpool has lost a bit of its needle since the two clubs effectively swapped places in English football’s pecking order, although if we’re being honest, it was mainly after Jose Mourinho left Stamford Bridge and took his little gilet elsewhere.From Luis Garcia’s ghost goal to Demba Ba and Slippy G, this fixture has thrown up some fine entertainment over the years –and for today’s quiz, we’re taking you back through the decades for a pair of 2-0 Blues wins.We’re looking for the men who... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not concerned by Marcus Rashfords recent lack of goals due to the Manchester United forwards hunger and determination to improve.Mason Greenwood saved his team-mates blushes on Thursday night as the teenager secured an unconvincing 1-0 win against Astana in the Red Devils Europa League opener.Things could have been so different had United capitalised on their bright start, with Rashford guilty of missing a number of opportunities against the champions of Kazakhstan.Important win to get us up and running. Читать дальше...