Новости за 29.01.2020

Remember this one for a pub quiz question in years to come - who was Mikel Arteta’s first signing at Arsenal?The answer, we know now, is Pablo Mari. The 26-year-old Spanish defender arrives as loan cover for the Gunners, following injuries to the likes of Calum Chambers and Shkodran Mustafi, who was stretchered off at the Vitality Stadium on Monday night during Arsenal’s 2-1 FA Cup victory over Bournemouth.Will Mari become a name that your entire quiz team remembers or a Pointless answer though?City dwellerIt could be a coincidence... Читать дальше...

Two thousand minutes is a long time. It's 1.3 days, to be exact.You can poach over 600 eggs in that time (assuming you poach one egg at a time). You can listen to 'Three Lions' by Baddiel and Skinner563 times in a row.In fact, you can watch Mike Bassett: England Managera whole 22 consecutive times, and we'll tell you for free, the news report of the Norwich City bus taking a wrong turning up the dual carriageway will still be funny.The Premier League players we're asking you to name, however, have... Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMTand the game is being shown on Sky Sportsin 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 Manchester City vs Manchester United live 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... Читать дальше...

Christian Eriksen said he wanted to try something new after writing an emotional letter to Tottenhams fans.Eriksen ended his six-and-a-half-year spell with the north London club on Tuesday after he completed a 17million move to Inter Milan.Dear Tottenham fans, wrote the 27-year-old in a post on Twitter. I dont know where to start!pic.twitter.com/nNVPv35gir Christian Eriksen (@ChrisEriksen8) January 29, 2020I didnt have time to say goodbye to everyone, even though I felt like I played a lot of games... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have completed the loan signing of Flamengo defender Pablo Mari.The 26-year-old became the first Spaniard to win the Copa Libertadores in November and moves to the Emirates Stadium for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.Arsenal announced the deal on Wednesday afternoon and the PA news agency understands the club have paid an initial loan fee of around 4million and have the option to make the move permanent for an additional 8million.Welcome to London. Welcome to Arsenal.@PabloMV5 is coming to the capital! Читать дальше...

As much as Manchester United have missed Sir Alex Ferguson - and boy, do they miss him - there’s an argument that United miss David Gill as much.Fergie’s right-hand man, Gill left as Chief Executive in 2013 and United have lacked an edge in the transfer market since. With the Reds trying to make waves in a choppy transfer market, is it about time the club modernised and took the plunge with a new director of football? Here are 11 candidates who the club couldlook at.Antero HenriqueThe Hollywood choice. Читать дальше...

Tottenham Hotspur have got their man. Steven Bergwijn is on his way to North London, after Spurs agreed a fee with PSV believed to be around £30 million.Despite only being 22, this isn't the first time that the Premier League's finest have been interested in the Dutchman.Chelseaapparently enquired aboutthe star when he was 18, while he's discussed rumours linking him with Manchester United in the past.But is Bergwijn worth the hype? Will he flourish in England post-PSV like GeorginioWijnaldum, or... Читать дальше...

Wolves have signed teenage midfielder Enzo Loiodice on loan from Dijon for the rest of the season with an option to buy, the Premier League club have announced.The 19-year-old France Under-20 international, who has made 24 senior appearances for the Ligue 1 club, will go straight into the Under-23s squad at Molineux.Loiodice told the clubs official website: Im very happy to be here.Wolves are a great team, they play in the Premier League and for all football players growing up in France, the Premier League is the biggest championship... Читать дальше...

Gabriel Jesus believes Manchester City is still the best place for him to be.The Brazil international has had to play second fiddle to Sergio Aguero for the majority of his three years at the Etihad Stadium.Jesus has scored 61 goals in 131 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side, although he has never started more than half of City's Premier League games in a season.Nevertheless, the former Palmeiras man insists he is at the right club for his development."I feel this is the best place for me to develop... Читать дальше...

Steven Bergwijn has opened up on his delight at joining Tottenham from PSV.Spurs completed the signing of the winger on Wednesday in a deal worth around £25.6m.The 22-year-old has been in superb form for PSV this season, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists in 16 Eredivisie appearances.The Netherlands international arrives in north London with Spurs aiming to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.And Bergwijn says he has always wanted to work under Jose Mourinho and play in England's top division."The Premier League... Читать дальше...

Mateo Kovacic has called on Chelsea to become more clinical in front of goal as they target success on multiple fronts this season.Frank Lampard's side progressed tothe fifth round of the FA Cup with victory over Hull on Saturday.The Blues are also leading the race for fourth place in the Premier League, and will face Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League next month.However, Chelsea have struggled to turn dominance into goals at times this term, and Lampard was critical of his team's... Читать дальше...

Dean Smith is confident Aston Villas dramatic Carabao Cup victory over Leicester can galvanise his side to secure Premier League survival.Villa secured a place in their ninth League Cup final and first since 2010 via Trezeguets stoppage-time left-footed volley for a 2-1 win in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park and 3-2 on aggregate.Prior to the Wembley showdown with either Manchester City or Manchester United on March 1, Smith must now focus his players attention on their league campaign... Читать дальше...

Piatek was prolific for Milan last season, once he'd joined from Girona in January.However, the Pole has scored just four goals in 18 Serie A appearances and Milan are willing to listen to offers, especiallynow that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has re-joined the club.It's believed a host of Premier League clubs have made proposals to Piatek this month as they seek to bolster their attacking options.According to Goal,Piatek wants to join Tottenham more than other suitors Chelsea and Manchester United after... Читать дальше...

It's no secret that Arsenalare on the hunt for defenders this January, and have been linked with a number of names.The latest is from within the Premier League and may only happen if their rivals Tottenham agree to let a player leave.According to The Telegraph, Arsenal are considering a move for Southampton's Cedric Soares.The versatile full-back would serve apurpose making up numbersin an injury-stricken Arsenal backline.The Gunners' leaky defence has conceded 34 goals in 24 Premier League games this season... Читать дальше...

But the west London club couldseea January bid to bring Napoli's Dries Mertens to Stamford Bridge slip away.Frank Lampard has done well with limited resources since taking over at Chelsea but with the transfer ban now lifted, fans might've expected more activity.Former Blues midfielderLampard has been promised ample funds come summer to help renovate his squad.The club have made Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech their priorities for the window that opens in June, according to ESPN.With Marcos Alonso falling out of favour with Lampard... Читать дальше...

It's the end of an era for Tottenham.Christian Eriksen's departure from Spurs marks another key cog of Mauricio Pochettino's machine moving on. The Dane, who has become one of the finest playmakers in the world in England, moves on to bewitch Serie A with his ferocious free-kicks and killer through balls.It was only a matter of time until the people who direct incomprehensible perfume adverts started making new signing announcement videos. https://t.co/MsKU1wJgqc— FourFourTwo (@FourFourTwo) January 29... Читать дальше...

On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Tottenham had reached an agreement with PSV for the transfer of Steven Bergwijn, a dynamic young forward who has built a fine reputation for himself in the Eredivisie.Dutch football still has its history, but no longer its reputation. While it continues to be a breeding ground for young players, the wealth of the elite European leagues has cast it in shadow. So, while its bigger clubs continue to attract admiring glances for their performances in continental competition... Читать дальше...

Matches against West Ham United have acted as banana skins for Liverpool in the not-too-distant past.A shock 3-0 home reverse spelt the beginning of the end for Brendan Rodgers at the start of the 2015/16 season, while a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium in 2019 helped put the skids on last season’s title charge.However, there’s an argument that neither of these slip-ups are nearly as monumental as another meeting with the Hammers, in which the London club threatened a result which could have had a... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hailed a goal made in Egypt after substitutes Trezeguet and Ahmed Elmohamady combined in injury time to send the club to the Carabao Cup final with victory against Leicester.The game looked to be heading for a penalty shoot out after Kelechi Iheanachos second-half strike had cancelled out Matt Targetts 12th-minute opener for the hosts.However, Trezeguet popped up at the far post to guide home Elmohamadys deep cross on the volley to send Villa to a first final in the competition... Читать дальше...

Head coach Jack Ross lavished praise on Christian Doidge after the strikers second half hat-trick helped Hibernian to a 4-2 Scottish Cup fourth-round replay win over Dundee United.Lawrence Shankland gave the Championship leaders the lead before Scott Allan levelled from the penalty spot before the break.Doidges first goal was cancelled out by United substitute Adrian Sprole.But the Premiership side progressed after Doidge, who has taken his tally for the season to 14, twice netted from Joe Newell corners.Ross... Читать дальше...

Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson urged his players to keep calm heads as the team moved into sixth place in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 victory at Reading.City created little in a poor first-half display, with goalkeeper Daniel Bentley having to make a smart save from John Swifts fierce 20-yard drive.But they grabbed the goal that clinched their third successive league win when Jamie Paterson tucked home from close range in the 62nd minute.City had to survive late Reading pressure, with... Читать дальше...

Philip Cocu was bitterly disappointed as Derby lost 3-2 to struggling Luton and wasted the opportunity for a first away league win since the opening day of the season.Wayne Rooneys first goal for the club saw the Rams ahead just after the hour mark before the hosts hit back, Jayden Bogles late own goal settling a pulsating match in Towns favour.Cocu said: Its very disappointing, we created chances, we didnt score over a long period, then the first goal came.We should have more goals, then after the first goal we totally lost initiative... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have condemned an unwarranted attack on the home of one of their employees amid reports flares were thrown at the home of the clubs executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.Videos shared on social media appear to show hooded people outside a property throwing flares over the gate.On Tuesday evening United issued a statement condemning an unwarranted attack at the home of one of their employees.Strongly-worded #MUFC statement following the incident at Ed Woodwards house this evening pic.twitter.com/uc6KflFMso... Читать дальше...

Huddersfield boss Danny Cowley was concerned for the welfare of Kamil Grabara after the goalkeeper suffered a serious injury in the 2-1 win at Hull.Grabara was forced off the field on a stretcher after colliding with Christopher Schindler in a challenge, with 14 minutes added on at the end of the match.Cowley gave an update on the Liverpool loanees situation after the contest, saying:Were concerned about him, it was a nasty one, a really nasty one.He was knocked unconscious for a period of time, Im not quite sure how long. Читать дальше...

Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk admits the door is open for any player not prepared to fight for their future at this football club after the 2-1 defeat at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan.The Owls had led 1-0 at the break through Jacob Murphys header just after the half-hour mark, after a brilliant run and cross from Morgan Fox.But they capitulated after the break, and allowed Paul Cooks outfit a morale-boosting victory only their second in 18 matches.Kieffer Moore equalised 11 minutes after the restart... Читать дальше...