Новости за 07.10.2018

Jurgen Klopp voiced his delight with Liverpool's position in the Premier League after the title hopefuls earned a point against champions Manchester City. Riyad Mahrez missed a late penalty in Sunday's goalless draw at Anfield as the two Premier League favourites cancelled each other out in a tightly-contested encounter. Wins for Chelsea and Arsenal earlier on Sunday added extra pressure, and Liverpool now sit third after eight games, with City top courtesy of a stronger goal difference than both the Reds and Maurizio Sarri's side. Читать дальше...

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has announced his retirement from football. Terry has been without a club since being released by Aston Villa at the end of last season, with the club losing out in the Championship play-off final to Fulham. However, speculation has mounted that Terry could return to Villa Park as assistant manager to Thierry Henry, who is favourite to take over from sacked boss Steve Bruce. Such rumours are sure to increase after Terry took to Instagram to confirm he is hanging up his boots. Читать дальше...

Possession, they say, is nine tenths of the law, a philosophy Pep Guardiola has emphasised as a coach throughout his career. But that philosophy had to take a step to the side at Anfield on Sunday, as City claimed a 0-0 draw at the home of Premier League title rivals Liverpool. City could have won it late on, but Riyad Mahrez missed his penalty as the two sides ultimately cancelled each other out. That was backed up by the possession statistics, with the visitors, who often dominate the ball, restricted to just 51 per cent ... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola explained that Manchester City successfully shut down Sunday's contest at Liverpool in order to avoid playing a side he considers the best counter-attacking team in the world at their own game. After four end-to-end thrillers between the sides last season, there were no goals at Anfield on Sunday, partially due to Riyad Mahrez's late penalty miss. But City appeared to adopt more conservative tactics than they have in the past against Liverpool, with Guardiola conceding that their previous contests had suited the Reds. Читать дальше...

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk has been called up to the England squad for the first time. The centre-back has been added to Gareth Southgate's squad for trips to Croatia and Spain in the Nations League. Dunk, who signed a new contract with the Seagulls this week, takes the place of James Tarkowski in the 25-man group. Burnley defender Tarkowski withdrew due to injury, with Brighton boss Chris Hughton happy Southgate opted for Dunk. As weekends go… year contract Clean sheet three... Читать дальше...

Romelu Lukaku believes Manchester United were aided by having a "really tight" squad as they rallied to beat Newcastle United on Saturday. Amid reports Jose Mourinho was set to be sacked as United boss, the Red Devils trailed 2-0 after 10 minutes at home to struggling Newcastle before three goals in the final 20 minutes secured a dramatic victory. The atmosphere within the club has been criticised as Mourinho's men have struggled this season, but Lukaku insists there is a strong team spirit at Old Trafford. Читать дальше...

Diego Simeone credited second-half substitutes Angel Correa and Thomas Partey after the pair combined to create and score Atletico Madrid's goal in a 1-0 victory over Real Betis. After a goalless first half, Simeone replaced Thomas Lemar and Nikola Kalinic midway through the second period and was rewarded for the decision in the 74th minute. Correa won possession for the home side before exchanging passes with Partey and charging forward to score his 11th goal as a substitute in LaLiga since the start of 2015-16 ... Читать дальше...

Ross Barkley has the quality to become a "great player" for club and country, according to Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri. Barkley, who was recalled to England's squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, scored his first Chelsea goal on Sunday, as the Blues moved, temporarily at least, to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Southampton. The former Everton man also claimed an assist, setting up Eden Hazard for the opener, and Sarri – who has shown... Читать дальше...

Gennaro Gattuso has bemoaned AC Milan's struggles to put games to bed this season but was satisfied with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Chievo. Milan had won only two of their six Serie A matches heading into Sunday's clash at San Siro but they cruised into a 3-0 lead against the league's bottom club, thanks to a Gonzalo Higuain brace and a second-half strike from Giacomo Bonaventura. A sloppy pass out of defence by Cristian Zapata set up a consolation goal for Sergio Pellissier and Gattuso says there is still plenty of room for improvement... Читать дальше...

Eden Hazard believes it is too early to discuss Chelsea's Premier League title chances, despite helping his side to temporarily take top spot on Sunday. The Belgium star netted one goal and created another in a 3-0 win at Southampton as Chelsea leapfrogged Manchester City and Liverpool, although they will be knocked off their perch by one of their rivals when the two meet at Anfield later in the day. Hazard is enjoying a rich vein of form while the Blues are much improved under Maurizio Sarri this term... Читать дальше...

Slavisa Jokanovic accused Fulham of opening "all the doors" to Arsenal in their 5-1 Premier League defeat on Sunday. Two goals each for Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, plus a fine finish from Aaron Ramsey, secured a ninth win in a row in all competitions for Unai Emery's side at Craven Cottage. Andre Schurrle drew Fulham level before the break, but they shipped four second-half goals to leave them with a goal difference of -12 after eight games. Jokanovic was pleased with his side's attacking display... Читать дальше...

Marco Reus has withdrawn from Germany's squad for their upcoming Nations League games after picking up a knee injury. The midfielder played the full 90 minutes in Borussia Dortmund's dramatic 4-3 Bundesliga win over Augsburg on Saturday, but will now sit out his country's clashes against the Netherlands and France next week. Reus – who has 36 international caps – has been in fine form for his club this season, his four goals in seven games instrumental in taking Dortmund to the Bundesliga summit. Читать дальше...

Sheffield Wednesday moved into the Championship play-off places with a 2-1 victory away at Bristol City on Sunday. Two second-half goals from first-half substitute Lucas Joao were enough to send the Owls into sixth place in the table, as they stretched their unbeaten run to four games. City, who got a lifeline through Matt Taylor's penalty, slip to 13th after a fifth match without a win. An even game swung the visitors' way as Joao scored twice in two minutes, the striker burying a finish past... Читать дальше...

Chelsea kept the pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool as they temporarily moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Southampton. The Blues are a rejuvenated side under Maurizio Sarri and two men inspired by the new manager this term were influential on Sunday, with Ross Barkley creating Eden Hazard's opener and netting the second himself to open his account for the club, before the Belgium star teed up a third for Alvaro Morata. Barkley was on the very fringes of Antonio Conte's Chelsea team... Читать дальше...

Arsenal boss Unai Emery cast doubt on the Gunners mounting a challenge for the Premier League title, despite seeing his side thrash Fulham 5-1 at Craven Cottage. Doubles from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – either side of Aaron Ramsey's stunning goal – saw Arsenal cruise to a ninth successive win in all competitions on Sunday. The victory moved Arsenal into the top four, but Emery insisted that his team must continue to prove their winning mentality in the coming fixtures. ... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane is unlikely to be the next Manchester United manager as the Premier League does not appeal to him, according to his agent. The former Real Madrid boss, who won three consecutive Champions Leagues at the Santiago Bernabeu, is widely considered the favourite to succeed Jose Mourinho if he leaves Old Trafford. Reports in England have claimed Zidane has been in touch with United executives and may even have been asked to snub any other job opportunities in order to wait for the chance to replace Mourinho. Читать дальше...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes Arsenal's thrashing of Fulham on Sunday shows they have cultivated an impressive winning mentality under Unai Emery. The Gunners made it nine wins in a row in all competitions with a 5-1 victory at Craven Cottage, in which Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette scored twice and Aaron Ramsey netted a stylish backheel. The result lifts Emery's side into third place in the table, above Tottenham on goal difference and just a point behind leaders Manchester City ahead of their meeting with Liverpool. Читать дальше...

Arsenal's demolition of Fulham produced a new Premier League record as second-half substitutes Aaron Ramsey and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shone in a 5-1 victory for Unai Emery's side. After a brace from Alexandre Lacazette put the Gunners 2-1 up inside 49 minutes at Craven Cottage, a glorious Arsenal passing move culminated in Aubameyang crossing for Ramsey to deftly flick the ball into the far corner of the net just moments after the Welshman had entered the field. Aubameyang got on the scoresheet... Читать дальше...

David Alaba will miss Austria's fixtures against Northern Ireland and Denmark after injuring his hamstring while playing for Bayern Munich. The defender hobbled out of Bayern's shock 3-0 home defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday and the club have now confirmed he will not be available for the Nations League clash with Northern Ireland or the friendly against Denmark. An update on Bayern's official website confirmed that he suffered a minor hamstring strain. However, Alaba is set to return... Читать дальше...

Javi Martinez has promised that Bayern Munich will bounce back "stronger than ever" from their current tough run. Reigning champions Bayern trail Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund by four points after a 3-0 defeat at home to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday that extended their winless run to four games in all competitions under Niko Kovac. Spanish star Martinez is certain his side will turn their fortunes around, though, and warned their critics to "enjoy your moment" before Bayern respond. Читать дальше...

Krzysztof Piatek became the first player since Gabriel Batistuta to score in each of the first seven games of a Serie A season as his sensational streak continued for Genoa. The Poland international joined Genoa from Cracovia in June and has hit the ground running in Italy, with his opener against Parma on Sunday his 13th strike in eight games in all competitions. Piatek's tally includes nine Serie A goals after netting in seven consecutive matches, with the last player to achieve this feat from... Читать дальше...

Arsenal are without Mesut Ozil due to injury at Fulham, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in the squad and among the substitutes. Ozil featured from the bench as the Gunners won 3-0 at Qarabag on Thursday, yet a back problem has ruled him out of the trip to Craven Cottage, where Unai Emery's men are chasing a ninth straight win in all competitions. Former Borussia Dortmund forward Aubameyang returns as expected, having been absent with illness in Azerbaijan, although he is only a substitute. Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac admits he is unlikely to be given long to turn around Bayern Munich's fortunes following their shock defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach. The Bundesliga champions were beaten 3-0 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, a result that leaves them in fifth place after seven matches, four points adrift of leaders Borussia Dortmund. Bayern won their first seven games of the season in all competitions but are now four games without a win, a run in which they have scored only two goals. Carlo Ancelotti... Читать дальше...

Romelu Lukaku described Alexis Sanchez as one of the hardest-working players he has seen after watching him score the winning goal for Manchester United against Newcastle United on Saturday. The home side battled from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford and alleviate some of the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho. Sanchez has struggled for form since joining from Arsenal in January but came off the bench to head home in the 90th minute and end his side's four-game winless run. And Lukaku was full... Читать дальше...

Stuttgart have sacked head coach Tayfun Korkut after a run of just one win in seven matches at the start of the Bundesliga season. A 3-1 loss to fellow strugglers Hannover on Saturday saw them drop to the foot of the table, with just five points to their name and a goal difference of minus seven. The club have responded by dismissing Korkut and his two assistants, Ilija Aracic and Steven Cherundolo, despite him having signed a contract extension in June. "The lack of development in the course... Читать дальше...