Новости за 02.01.2020

Newcastle were hardest hit by the Premier Leagues punishing festive schedule,losing seven players to injury.Managers have constantly lashed out at the fixture list with some clubs having less than two days between games.Data supplied by Premier Injuries to the PA news agency showed the Magpies came off worst, with Bournemouth, Chelsea, Norwich and Southampton also suffering. Newcastle suffered the most injuries (eight), followed by Bournemouth (five) and then Chelsea, Norwich and Southampton... Читать дальше...

Watfords appeal against Christian Kabaseles red card in the Premier League win over Wolves on New Years Day has been unsuccessful, the PA news agency understands.Defender Kabasele had initially been cautioned for bringing down Diogo Jota as the Portugal forward raced towards goal during the closing stages at Vicarage Road.However, following a VAR review, the decision of referee Andy Madley was overturned and instead upgraded to a dismissal for preventing what was deemed to have been a goal-scoring... Читать дальше...

Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts has joined Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season after his spell with Norwich was ended early.The 22-year-old joined the Canaries from City in August but made just four appearances.Roberts had a spell at Spanish side Girona last season, having also enjoyed a successful loan stint with Celtic, where he scored 18 goals in 79 appearances.He started out at AFC Wimbledon before moving to Fulham and then joining Manchester City in summer 2015.Middlesbrough... Читать дальше...

Head coach Daryl McMahon and his assistant Steve Gritt have tendered their resignations at troubled Sky Bet League Two club Macclesfield.McMahon, 36, succeeded Sol Campbell as boss of the Silkmen in August and has won only four of his 25 games in charge, but his tenure has been overshadowed by continuing financial problems at the club.A club statement said: Macclesfield Town can regretfully confirm that head coach Daryl McMahon and assistant head coach Steve Gritt have both tendered their resignations.We... Читать дальше...

They dont cost much, but Southamptons top performers are putting in premium Fantasy Premier League scores after a festive change of fortunes.Ralph Hasenhuttls side have moved out of the relegation zone and are in touching distance of a top-half position and FPL bosses have noticed, bringing in Southampton players in their thousands.So who should you keep an eye on? Ings can only get betterDanny Ings has scored 12 goals in 15 league games, and yet is owned by fewer than 20% of FPL managers.The PL... Читать дальше...

Brighton will be without the injured Dan Burn for their FA Cup third-round tie at home to Sheffield Wednesday.Centre-back Burn has undergone surgery after suffering a broken collarbone during Albions draw with Chelsea on New Years Day.Defender Leon Balogun is in contention after recovering from illness, while winger Solly March could feature following a groin problem.Seagulls boss Graham Potter is expected to make changes for the match, with striker Glenn Murray among those pushing for a start. Winger... Читать дальше...

Rangers fringe player Matt Polster is set to turn down a return to America as he looks to re-launch his career in Scotland.The PA news agency understands a number of MLS clubs are keen to take the US international back across the Atlantic this month.But the 26-year-old does not want to head home with his tail between his legs, having failed to make the breakthrough with Steven Gerrards team.Polster is preparing to tie the knot with girlfriend Brittany Held in Las Vegas this weekend but will also... Читать дальше...

Alireza Jahanbakhsh admits his stunning overhead kick against Chelsea has helped convince him he belongs in the Premier League, having previously felt lost at Brighton.Seagulls forward Jahanbakhsh has been inundated with supportive messages following his eye-catching strike in the 1-1 draw on New Years Day.Albions 17million record signing initially struggled to make an impact after moving to England from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2018.The 26-year-old has been a peripheral figure at the... Читать дальше...

East Street Investments have completed their takeover of Charlton, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.The deal was announced for the first time at the end of November and was subject to approval by the English Football League.Outgoing owner Roland Duchatelet had been trying to sell the club since 2017.Duchatelet told the clubs website: It was vital for the long-term health of Charlton Athletic that this deal was completed at the very start of the January transfer window.It allows the new... Читать дальше...

Todd Cantwell believes Norwich are good enough to stay in the Premier League but knows they must be more ruthless.The Canaries began the new year sitting bottom of the table and were again punished for not seeing the game out in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Carrow Road on Wednesday.Cantwell had given City an early lead before substitute Connor Wickham levelled with five minutes left after a VAR check, with the goal having initially been ruled out for offside.It was the fifth successive home... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United encountered a slightly different challenge as they were preparing to face Premier League leaders Liverpool when a dog interrupted their training session on Thursday.Chris Wilders side have been the surprise package this season with the promoted team sitting in eighth place ahead of their Anfield showdown on Thursday evening, where victory can lift them up to fifth.The Blades travelled to Liverpool in preparation for Jurgen Klopps world champions and held their final training session at Stanley Park on Thursday morning... Читать дальше...

Derby have assured all their players that they will be paid today, the PA news agency understands.The Sky Bet Championship clubs players have not been paid their latest wages, which were due in their bank accounts on New Years Eve.Derby had been expecting a new investment deal to be completed before the end of December and that has not been signed off, causing a delay in the salary payments.Derby owner Mel Morris has been reported to have invested more than 100million in the club since 2015 (Scott... Читать дальше...

Tyrone Mings felt Aston Villa provided the perfect response to a poor run with a strong performance to beat Burnley at Turf Moor.Villa arrived in Lancashire in the relegation zone and having lost five of their last six Premier League games, including 3-0 to 10-man Watford last time out.But they dominated the first half, scoring goals through Wesley and Jack Grealish who had another effort controversially ruled out by VAR and held on for a 2-1 victory.Defender Mings said: We knew exactly what was required. Читать дальше...

Chris Barker has been described as an inspiration, loyal and an absolute gentleman as tributes pour in for the former Cardiff and Barnsley defender, who has died at the age of 39.Sheffield-born Barker also represented the likes of Southend, QPR, Plymouth and Aldershot during a playing career that began in 1999 and spanned almost two decades.Barker moved into coaching towards the end of his playing days, including spending a brief spellas Aldershots caretaker manager in the 2014-15 season, and since... Читать дальше...

Former Ibrox chairman Alastair Johnston has taken a swipe at Celtic fans who claim Rangers are a new club.Many Hoops supporters, and indeed some fans of other teams in Scotland, maintain that the Govan outfit ceased to exist when it went into administration in February 2012 before going through liquidation, and that it was another incarnation of the Light Blues which emerged in the bottom tier of Scottish football.Johnstons chairmanship ended when Craig Whyte took over in 2011 before the clubs financial... Читать дальше...

Christian Pulisic has admitted he must sharpen up his finishing after Chelsea threw away a lead at Brighton.The USA forward tormented the Albion defence but spurned three fine chances as Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw on the south coast on New Years Day.Cesar Azpilicueta tapped Chelsea into an early lead and Frank Lampards men dominated the first hour, only to slip off the pace in the closing stages.Christian Pulisic, pictured, has admitted he must sharpen up in front of goal (Gareth Fuller/PA)Alireza... Читать дальше...

Nigel Pearson is surprised that Watford are embroiled in a battle for Premier League survival after presiding over their climb towards safety.A rousing 2-1 victory over Wolves at Vicarage Road has left the Hornets just two points adrift of 17th place with a haul of 10 points from four games over the festive period offering hope of escaping relegation.Since replacing Quique Sanchez Flores in early December, Pearson has lost just one of six matches and the veteran managers only puzzlement is why the... Читать дальше...

There’s six minutes to name as many as you can – and if we’re being realistic, you probably won’t get all of them. But send your score to @FourFourTwo on Twitter to see how you compare to everyone else!Then come back on Friday lunchtime for the Premier League’s top scorers in 2019.THEN TRY Quiz! Can you name every team to spend Christmas in the Premier League's bottom three? While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant subscribers' offer? Get the game's greatest stories and best journalism... Читать дальше...

Football at this time of year comes with ready-made excuses. The Christmas calendar drains players, it leaves teams running on fumes and turn most of the games into a confused mess. But real as those asterisks may be, Wednesday night was still ugly for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Because his ManchesterUnited have been here so many times before. Not just beaten by a more vibrant side with a better, brighter and broader range of ideas, but reduced to passivity in a game of note.United and Arsenal used to enjoy such a wonderful co-dependency. Читать дальше...

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Pep Guardiola hailed Gabriel Jesus continual improvement following the Brazilians double in Manchester Citys victory over Everton.Jesus struck both goals at the Etihad Stadium on New Years Day as the Premier League champions claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win against Carlo Ancelottis new side.The double took the 22-year-olds tally for the season to 13, eight of which have now come in his last eight appearances.Another couple of sweet goals against the s #MCIEVE #ManCity pic.twitter.com/yr7cvUGERH Manchester City (@ManCity) January 1... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Manchester United are looking at one or two players in the January transfer window after it was confirmed midfielder Paul Pogba will be absent for the next month.The Red Devils suffered a setback in their pursuit of a top-four finish in the Premier League on Wednesday after they lost 2-0 at Arsenal.United struggled to create chances and failed to move within two points of Chelsea, which only compounded the news from earlier in the day that they will be missing Pogba... Читать дальше...

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta expects midfielder Granit Xhaka to remain at the club despite being linked with a move to Hertha Berlin this month.The Swiss international impressed in the 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester United on Wednesday and earned plenty of applause from the Emirates crowd.Little more than two months ago he was booed and became involved in an angry exchange with Arsenal fans after slowly walking off the pitch during the home clash with Crystal Palace.Yet the arrival of... Читать дальше...

Tottenham are set to investigate the severity of Harry Kanes hamstring injury picked up in New Years Days 1-0 defeat to Southampton amid fears he could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Kane will most likely undergo a scan to determine the extent of the problem he sustained in the process of scoring an offside goal in the second half.He limped off the pitch immediately and was seen leaving St Marys Stadium on crutches.Head coach Jose Mourinho said straight after the match that it was too soon to know how bad the injury is... Читать дальше...

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal players are starting to enjoy his methods after securing a maiden win with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.Record signing Nicolas Pepe fired the Gunners ahead after eight minutes at the Emirates and Sokratis Papastathopoulos added a second before half-time.It was a richly-deserved lead for the hosts and although United made changes early into the second period, Bernd Leno largely remained untroubled.Arsenals victory on home turf was their first since October... Читать дальше...