Новости за 27.01.2020

League One Shrewsbury have the perfect incentive to see off a youthful Liverpool side in their FA Cup fourth-round replay with the winner facing Chelsea.Sam Ricketts men fought back from 2-0 down to the runaway Premier League leaders at the Montgomery Waters Stadium on Sunday to make it 2-2 and earn a place in the hat for Mondays fifth-round draw.Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has already indicated he will field a youth team in the replay at Anfield with neither he nor his senior players in attendance as they observe the Premier Leagues winter break... Читать дальше...

Furious Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is demanding answers after details of a Saudi takeover bid, which had sparked accusations of sportswashing by human rights campaigners, were leaked.The Sports Direct tycoon was back in the country on Monday, two days after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was the main player in a consortium which has been in talks with Ashleys representatives for around four months.Further details of the 340million proposal... Читать дальше...

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright insists there is no divide at the club as he bids to bolster his squad during the January transfer window.Last week Wright voiced his frustration over the Perth clubs lack of transfer activity but, speaking on Monday, he said he is confident things will fall into place this week after having a meeting with the chairman.People that know me know that I have a wee rant every now and then, he told a press conference shown on Saints TV.Ive had a positive meeting with the chairman this morning. Читать дальше...

Celtic have completed the signing of midfielder Ismaila Soro from Israeli club Bnei Yehuda on a four-and-a-half-year deal.The Scottish champions announced his arrival on Monday evening after boss Neil Lennon said last week that the 21-year-old Ivorian was undergoing a medical in Israel as he waited for a visa to be sorted.A statement released on the clubs official website said Soro will begin training with Lennons squad on Tuesday.Soro began his career with FC Saxan in Moldova before joining Belarusian... Читать дальше...

On-loan Dale Gorman will be back in contention for Newports Sky Bet League Two clash against Macclesfield.Gorman was unavailable to face parent club Leyton Orient in Newports 2-1 defeat on Saturday.Ade Azeez (Achilles) and Dan Leadbitter (knee) are both sidelined, while there are doubts over over Ryan Inniss (calf) and Joss Labadie (illness).Mark OBrien was substituted through injury against Orient and could miss out on Tuesday night.Macclesfields Corey OKeefe will miss the trip through suspension.The... Читать дальше...

While defenders earn Fantasy Premier League points for clean sheets, they can offer the bonus of attacking returns too.Combining both clean sheet points and points for goals and assists, the result can be the sort of staggering single-week points total that saves a managers gameweek.One way to predict who might score well in future is to use the FPLs own Threat and Creativity metrics, which measure the strength of a players goalscoring chances and chances created for others respectively.A single-match... Читать дальше...

Cardiff have demanded an apology from FA Cup rivals Reading after City supporters were accused of racist and homophobic behaviour in Saturdays fourth-round tie at the Madejski Stadium.An announcement was made over the public address system during the first half of the 1-1 draw for the away fans to desist with their chanting that was not acceptable.But Cardiff have said an initial investigation has shown there was no racist and homophobic behaviour from their supporters and are confident that the... Читать дальше...

The Arsenal youngster, who was signed in the summer from Brazilian side Ituano, has caught the eye with an impressive first season in English football.Martinelli scored a brilliant breakaway goal against Chelsea last week;announcinghimself against a top side.By doing so, he became the first teenager to reach double figures in a single season for Arsenal since Nicolas Anelka.Martinelli isn't just exciting Arsenal fans, but also ex-players such as World Cup-winning Brazil legend Ronaldinho.Ronaldinho... Читать дальше...

Emre Can has emerged as a potential signing for Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham, according to Bild.Can has struggled to assert himself in the Juventus side this season, facing competition from a host of top midfielders.The former Liverpool midfielderfell out with Maurizio Sarri at the start of the season when he omitted the German from Juventus' Champions League squad."It is extremely shocking to me, last week I was promised otherwise,"Can told the media."I got a call and the conversation... Читать дальше...

MORE ON THIS STORY5 things you should know about Tottenham target Steven BergwijnBergwijn was left out of PSV's squad on the weekend after it was reported that Tottenham made an official bid, believed to be in the region of£30m.According to the Mirror, the 22-year-old is expected to complete a move to Spurs in the next two days.It's understood that head coach Jose Mourinho and club chairman Daniel Levy met with Bergwijn's representatives last week.The Dutch international is reported to have a £30m... Читать дальше...

Angel Gomes is thought to beviewed as a future star by the Manchester United coaching staff.The 19-year-old has made six senior appearances this season, mostly in domesticcup competitions and the Europa League.However, he's scored three goals in three games for United's under-23side in the Premier League 2 competition.Despite his promise, the attacking midfielder wasn't selected for the squad that beat Tranmere 6-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday.Gomes took to social media to deny claims that he was sent... Читать дальше...

Manchester United were in the second division when they signed winger Steve Coppell from Tranmere Rovers in 1975. With average crowds of 48,000, Tommy Docherty’s side were still the best-supported team in the land with the most boisterous and raffish fans too, but a second division team no less.That United team needed rebuilding. They’d fallen far after the legendary Matt Busby stepped down after a quarter of a century. United would rise again after working through several managers in succession... Читать дальше...

The mid-season player break for Premier League players will take place next month, with one round of top-flight fixtures staggered over two weekends.The break is in the spotlight with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp saying he will respect it by letting under-23s boss Neil Critchley take charge of a youthful side for the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Shrewsbury.That tie will take place unless moved for television on February 4, which is the first week of the two-week break period.Here, the PA news agency explains how the break will work... Читать дальше...

Back 149 years ago, Emirates airline collaborated with the Football Association to create the Emirates FA Cup, a new cup competition open to every football team in the country - except Manchester United, who were out in Brazil, playing in the Club World Cup.Over the past century and a half, the FA Cup has been host to some incredible moments of footballing history.Who could forget the Stanley Matthews final, where Stanley Matthews hosted the match in his back garden? Or "The Culture Club vs The Crazy Gang"... Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 8pm GMTand the game is being shown on BT Sportin the UK. See below for watching details where you are: SEE ALSO Premier League live stream best VPN: how to watch every game from anywhere in the worldUse a VPN to watch Bournemouth vs Arsenallive stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services won’t work because the broadcaster knows your location based on your IP address. Your access to the game will be automatically blocked, which is... Читать дальше...

PSV are not happy bunnies. Prized asset Steven Bergwijn is apparently forcing a move from the Eindhoven-based club, as a number of Premier League sides circle, including Tottenham and Leicester. The winger caused a lot of buzz recently and should be in line for a call for this summer’s Euros.It's not the first time that he's been linked with English clubs either. Chelsea were apparently interested in the star when he was 18, while he's discussed rumours linking him with Manchester United in the past.But... Читать дальше...

Dries Mertens (Napoli)Mertens recently overtook Diego Maradona in Napoli’s all-time top scorer list, and he’s now just five short of Marek Hamsik in top spot. The Belgian should break the record this season; if he does, he may consider his work in Naples complete by the time his contract expires next summer.The 32-year-old forward is coming towards the end of his career, but he’s shown no signs of slowing down when it comes to introducing the ball to the net, with seven strikes in 10 games so far this season. Читать дальше...

In the UK on Sunday, football supporters woke up to a blistering segment on Sky Sports’ Sunday Supplement, in which The Telegraph’s Matt Law and The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew took aim at West Ham.It was good television. It was also unusual because the deeper issues at West Ham are rarely discussed, with debate generally limited to the problems with the first team and the head coach. While those issues are hardly irrelevant, they’ve always seemed more like a symptom than a cause under the current ownership and... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayTottenham and Chelsea are in competition for AC Milans Poland forward Krzysztof Piatek, with Chelsea possibly enjoying the front running. The Daily Mail reports Spurs have targeted Piatek as the man to replace the injured Harry Kane and have opened talks with Milan. But the Daily Star reports Milan have told Chelsea they can have the 24-year-old.Arsenal and Everton are set to battle it out to sign Colombia star James Rodriguez, reports Spanish paper AS. Real Madrid have been trying... Читать дальше...

In an era when we have so much information, so many ways and means to analyse a football club and its performance, it's often forgotten or overlooked that how you feel as a fan plays a big part in your supporting experience. Ask any Arsenal fan now how they're feeling and the majority will tell you that in comparison to last dark days of the Unai Emery era, it's better.When you look at results, perhaps it's hard to see that. Mikel Arteta has taken charge of seven games since his appointment as Arsenal manager. Читать дальше...

Jermain Defoe declared Rangers will fight to the end as they look to get their title bid back on track.Steven Gerrards team have handed the initiative back to Celtic after slumping to a 2-1 defeat against Hearts at Tynecastle.They still have a game in hand on their bitter Old Firm rivals but now sit five points back on Neil Lennons champions.Ibrox boss Gerrard has already warned his players any repeat of their abject Gorgie showing will kill their title aspirations stone dead.But veteran frontman... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has called on Manchester City supporters to fill the Etihad Stadium as they look to secure another trip to Wembley this week.The City boss wants to see a full house as holders City host rivals Manchester United in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday, hoping to complete the job after winning 3-1 at Old Trafford.Guardiola made his plea after a crowd of 39,223, some way short of the 55,000 capacity, watched Sundays routine 4-0 win over 10-man Fulham in the FA Cup... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will risk the wrath of the Football Association and public opinion by fielding a youth team in their FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury.Having conceded a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at the Montgomery Waters Stadium, Klopp immediately said he would be respecting next months Premier League winter break and neither he nor his senior players would be present at Anfield for the return fixture.Instead he will do what he did in December when there was a clash between their Club World... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Manchester United can string some results together to appease fans who once again voiced their frustrations at the clubs hierarchy during the FA Cup rout of Tranmere.As United ran riot on a boggy surface at Prenton Park, there were a number of instances where the Glazer family, the owners of the club, and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward were singled out by annoyed supporters.The sizeable away contingent urged the Glazers to sell the club and Woodward to leave,... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane was relieved to see his side edge past Real Valladolid 1-0 to move to the top of the LaLiga table.It took a late strike from Nacho to break the deadlock after a disciplined defensive display from the hosts, who could have snatched a point at the end when Sergi Guardiola was denied by an offside flag.Madrid midfielder Casemiro also had a goal ruled out by VAR in the first half but Zidanes men did enough as they extended their unbeaten run to 12 games. THREE points and TOP of the league! Читать дальше...