Новости за 08.11.2019

Brighton manager Graham Potter insists Manchester United are on the brink of recapturing their success ahead of his sides trip to Old Trafford.United have won just three of their last 16 Premier League matches, and host the Seagulls following a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth last weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaers side responded with a 3-0 victory against Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday evening, yet despite their poor domestic form, Potter is braced for a difficult encounter.Old Trafford... Читать дальше...

Manchester United Women manager Casey Stoney has agreed a contract extension.Stoney, 37, who became head coach of the newly formed team last year, is set to stay in charge until at least 2022.I am extremely proud to be involved with Manchester United and I am honoured to be head coach of such an incredibly hard working and talented team, said Stoney.Over the moon to announce that ive extended my contract at this great club. We have only just started with this incredible group and Im excited about whats to come. Читать дальше...

An armed mugger has been jailed for 10 years after attempting to rob Arsenal duo Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac of luxury watches worth 200,000.Harrow Crown Court heard that Ashley Smith and his accomplice did not count on the bravery of Bosnian defender Kolasinac in fighting back.Ozil then drove them from the ambush as the would-be robbers pursued them on a stolen moped and threw stones, the court heard.Ashley Smith (left) and Jordan Northover (Met Police/PA)Smith, 30 who was described by judge... Читать дальше...

New Celta boss Oscar Garcia insisted he has no magic wand to beat Barcelona.The former Brighton manager takes charge of his first game at his former club on Saturday.Garcia replacedFran Escriba, who was sackedafter the 1-0 defeat by Getafe which left Celta in 18th place having losttheir last four games.@oscargarciaj is officially the new coach of RC Celta! He will lead his 1st training session in A Madroa this afternoon. He will be accompanied by Roger Garca (2nd coach), Quique Sanz (physical trainer)... Читать дальше...

Gary Holt has urged Livingston to raise their game and prove their own credentials as they bid to topple an on-form Rangers side.The Ibrox outfit, currently neck and neck with rivals Celtic at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership, are on a high after pulling off a hugely impressive Europa League victory over Porto and reaching the Betfred Cup final.Livingston have already lost twice to the Light Blues, 1-0 in the cup and 3-1 in the league back in September, but pulled off a massive shock with a historic... Читать дальше...

German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund clash on Saturday in Der Klassiker.The two Bundesliga heavyweights are separated by just one point in the table, with Dortmund going into the fixture two places above their opponents in second.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the most memorable encounters between the two teams this decade.Bayern 1-3 Dortmund Bundesliga Feb 26 2011Mats Hummels was on target in a memorable win for Borussia Dortmund (UEFA/PA)Bayern were reigning champions while... Читать дальше...

The two Premier League title rivals go head-to-head at Anfield on Sunday, with Jurgen Klopp’s side currently six points clear at the top of the table.Pep Guardiola led City to their second consecutive title last term by finishing one point ahead of the Reds in an enthralling title race.But the Merseyside club tasted glory of their own by lifting the Champions League, with the Citizens getting knocked out by Tottenham at the quarter-final stage.And former Anfield favourite Carragher believes that... Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac was given his marching orders after his Bayern side went down to a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga last weekend.Wenger was soon linked with the vacancy, having been out of management since leaving Arsenal at the end of the 2017/18 campaign.But Sky in Germany has reported that the Frenchman is out of the race following a telephone discussion with Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Wednesday.The German champions’ hierarchy is said... Читать дальше...

The France international was heavily linked with a departure from Old Trafford throughout the summer, with Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid showing interest in signing him.There was also speculation that Juve could make a push to bring Pogba back to Turin for a second spell, following his £89 million move to Manchester United in 2016.And the Bianconeri’s former chief scout Javier Ribalta believes that the 26-year-old is bound to leave Old Trafford if they continue to struggle.“Without Champions [League]... Читать дальше...

Mesut Ozil isn't the first Arsenal player to fall out of favour, and now Granit Xhakaunlikely to be the last. Here are a few others who found themselves frozen out in North London, going all the way back to the 1970s.Jon SammelsIn 1970, with Arsenal’s crop of homegrown youngsters finally beginning to fulfill their potential and winning the Fairs Cup, the classy Suffolk midfielder played a key role in the two-legged final against Anderlecht and netted a vital goal in N5. But the Highbury boo boys... Читать дальше...

Subscribe to the podcast onSpotify here,on Acast hereoron iTunes hereItaly fan culture is famous for its passion: the tifos, the flares, the songs.But the other side of that coin is the ultras: organised groups of fanatics, rather than fans, infamous for their violence and far-right sympathies.None are more well-known than Lazio, the Rome team that counted Italian dictator Benito Mussolini among their supporters.On August 7th, 2019, the leader of Lazio’s ultras, the Irriducibili, was shot dead. He was assassinated in broad daylight... Читать дальше...

One important note:we’ve included ‘interim managers’ (those who took the job but on a short-term basis) but not caretakers (who just stepped in but were never the real boss), which seems fair. Also, managers who were caretakers in the Premier League but didn't take charge of a game as permanent manageraren't included (sorry, Darren Moore).Now, 12 minutes are on the clock and each individual's played for and managed Premier League club(s) are below. Let us know how you do@FourFourTwo– we’ll retweet the best efforts... Читать дальше...

Xhaka was stripped of the captaincy earlier this week, after falling out with Gunners boss Unai Emery over the coach’s demands that he apologised for swearing and cupping his ear at home fans when he was taken off against Crystal Palace two weeks ago.The Times reports that Xhaka is worried that losing his place in the Arsenal team could see him miss out on the Switzerland squad for next summer’s European Championship.ANALYSISGranit Xhaka may have played his last game for Arsenal – but how much of... Читать дальше...

Merseyside Police insist a comprehensive and appropriate operation is in place for Sundays top-of-the-table clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.City are reported to have contacted their opponents about the arrival of the team coach at Anfield after a social media post urged supporters to greet the teams with pyros and pints.In their Champions League quarter-final in April 2018 Citys coach was substantially damaged by items thrown at it on its approach to the ground, although their... Читать дальше...

Stoke have announced Northern Ireland boss Michael ONeill as their new manager.The Potters sacked Nathan Jones a week ago after he failed to point them back in the direction of the Premier League, and they have now turned to the highly regarded ONeill.The 50-year-old has impressed in charge of Northern Ireland, taking them to the finals of Euro 2016.Stoke City can confirm that Michael O'Neill has been appointed as First Team Manager.#WelcomeMichael #SCFC pic.twitter.com/wqe9QdEQf5 Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 8... Читать дальше...

Nuno Espirito Santo believes Wolves are growing into the Europa League after taking a big step towards qualification for the knockout stages with victory against Slovan Bratislava.Thursdays 1-0 win kept Nunos team in second spot in Group K, a point behind Braga, whom they play next in Portugal, and extended their lead over third-placed Slovan to five points with two matches remaining.It was the first time Wanderers had won three successive games in a major European competition since their 1971/72... Читать дальше...

Liverpool know that going close isn't enough. Despite achieving a club record total of 97 points - also the third-highest tallyin English football history - the Reds finished a point behind Manchester City. Acquiring such a total means nowhere was the title ‘lost’ or ‘bottled.’“This is the toughest Premier League title that we have won,” assessed Pep Guardiola, while praising Liverpool for pushing his side so far.Ultimately, it was results in games between the two sides which proved pivotal – a 0-0... Читать дальше...

Cardiff have re-signed Senegal international Armand Traore on a short-term deal.Traore, 30, made four appearances for Cardiff during a loan spell in the 2017-18 season.Armand has signed as cover, Cardiff manager Neil Warnock said at a press conference ahead of their Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City on Sunday.Hes been with us six weeks and hes just about got up to fitness.Its a short contract in case anything happens. Fans know him. Hes got a very good left foot and loads of ability.He... Читать дальше...

We've included the club each player scored for and the month in which they scored (a couple of players have scored for both teams in the fixture, but unfortunately you don't get any extra credit for naming them). We've also left out those players who scored own goals, because we're feeling generous. You've got 10 minutes to name them all.Don’t forget to tweet your score to@FourFourTwowhen you're done - but don't give away any of the answers.THEN TRY...QUIZCan you name the 25 teenagers to appear in the Premier League so far this season? Читать дальше...

Ryan Sessegnon has been handed an instant England Under-21 recall following his return from injury.The Tottenham wideman is back in Aidy Boothroyds squad after a hamstring problem which forced him to miss the first three months of the season.The Young Lions travel to Albania for their Euro 2021 qualifier next Friday before a friendly in Holland on November 19.Sessegnon only made his debut for Spurs in last weekends 1-1 draw at Everton following a 25million summer move from Fulham.Manchester Uniteds... Читать дальше...

St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn is confident the club can turn around their wretched away form against Hearts this weekend.The Buddies have lost all six of their matches on the road this season and head to Tynecastle sitting bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership table.McGinn, though, believes most of those defeats have been by fine margins and feels that Saints fortunes are set to change.He said: Weve been really good at home this season but really frustrated at not taking anything on the road so far. Читать дальше...

The Gabon international was this week handed the armband after Granit Xhaka was stripped of the captaincy.But reports in El Chiringuito suggest he may not be at the Emirates for the long term, with Barca lurking.Arsenal's ability to qualify for the Champions League this season could prove to be crucial to keeping their star man, with Unai Emery’s side currently in fifth place and six points outside the top four.But the Spanish champions are understood to be impressed with the striker’s pace and power... Читать дальше...

Torreira joined Arsenal in 2018 from Serie A outfit Sampdoria after an impressive showing for Uruguay at the World Cup that summer.He was signed for just over £25m and was welcomed by Arsenal fans yearning for a combative midfielder.Torreirainitially appeared to fit the bill for the Gunners, adding some much-needed bite in the middle of the park.However, this season head coach Unai Emery has preferred other midfield options over the 23-year-old.It's only since Granit Xhaka was infamously booed off... Читать дальше...

"I had a meeting with him and told him he is no longer in the captain's group. He accepted my decision. I needed to take a decision and now it's closed."With that, Granit Xhaka’s short, unhappy time as Arsenal’s captain ended.Whether it was the right or wrong decision is really secondary to the recognition that, unfortunately, because of how football is, his position had become untenable. Not just as captain, but as an Arsenal player. Almost certainly, Xhaka will be loaned out as soon as the January transfer window opens and... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayArsenal are ready let Granit Xhaka leave and will offer the Switzerland international to Bundesliga sides after stripping him of the captaincy, the Daily Mail reports.The Gunnerswill rivalWest Hamin a 22m bid to sign Austria defender Martin Hinteregger, 27, fromEintracht Frankfurt, according to The Sun.Eintracht Frankfurts Martin Hinteregger could be moving to north London (Mike Egerton/PA)Barcelonaare interested in signing Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 30, fromArsenaland could make a bid in January... Читать дальше...