Новости за 03.02.2020

Celtic manager Neil Lennon feels the mercurial Odsonne Edouard is thriving with a strike partner.Edouard has netted five goals in as many games since Leigh Griffiths was installed beside him after the Frenchman led the line alone for much of the season.The France Under-21 international hit two goals in Sundays 4-1 win at Hamilton netting from a free-kick and then finishing off after good skill and a one-two with Tom Rogic.He is a mercurial talent, Lennon told Celtic TV. If you look at both his goals... Читать дальше...

Shrewsbury manager Sam Ricketts wants his players to create more FA Cup memories when they travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Tuesday.The Sky Bet League One side will face an inexperienced Reds team, with Under-23s coach Neil Critchley, not Jurgen Klopp, in charge.Following a 2-2 draw in their fourth-round meeting, Klopp made the decision to withdraw his first-team players for the replay in order to respect the Premier Leagues mid-season break.For Shrewsbury, who have already played six games... Читать дальше...

The January transfer window is a notoriously difficult time to complete deals and Arsenal have a record of making some curious short-term signings in recent years. Cedric Soares could be just the latest.In 2014, Kim Kallstrom arrived on loan from Spartak Moscow, with a back problem delaying his debut until late March. He went on to make just three more appearances for the Gunners, but did score a penalty in their FA Cup semi-final win over Wigan Athletic.Last year, Denis Suarez was recruited from... Читать дальше...

With Chelsea and Manchester United both looking to strengthen their attacking options in the January transfer window, Edinson Cavani found himself in high demand.The Uruguayan international has just six months remaining on his Paris Saint-Germain contract and was widely tipped for a move to the Premier League but nothing materialised before the deadline passed.Cavani’s brother, Walter Guglielmone, who also acts as his agent, revealed that despite interest from Frank Lampard and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer... Читать дальше...

Steve Bruce has admitted his concern that Newcastle are still to tie up brothers Sean and Matty Longstaff to new contracts.The academy graduates have been in talks with the club for some time with 22-year-old Sean having last summer found himself a target for Manchester United, against whom 19-year-old Matty scored the winner on his Premier League debut in October.However, an agreement is yet to be reached with either player and head coach Bruce is anxiously awaiting a breakthrough.Asked about Mattys situation... Читать дальше...

Goals. Where would we be without them, eh?Probably kicking the ball out for throw-ins like they do in rugby.There have 631 goals in the Premier League this season. There have been 575 in Ligue 1, 587 in the Bundesliga, 555 in La Liga and 632 in Serie A.That's 2980 goals all in all. An average of 29.8 goals per club - though PSG are no doubt skewing the average for everyone else.All we want you to do today is let us know the primary net botherers per country.There are some usual suspects in there... Читать дальше...

With each week that goes by, Liverpool move ever closer to a first league title for 30 years. Having extended their advantage to 22 points with 13 games remaining, the finishing line is now well and truly in sight.A 4-0 win over Southampton on Saturday, combined with Manchester City’s defeat to Tottenham yesterday, gave Liverpool the biggest lead in English top-flight history. They remain unbeaten, having failed to win just once in the league all season.This unprecedented level of dominance means... Читать дальше...

Liverpool Under-23s coach Neil Critchley will take charge of a youthful Reds side for their FA Cup fourth-round replay at home to League One Shrewsbury after manager Jurgen Klopp gave his first-teamers a week off for their scheduled mid-season break.Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the game and the issues surrounding it.Why has Klopp done this?Klopp on his own personal absence for the FA Cup replay v @shrewsweb: "Could I be here for the game? Of course I could but that would be a complete... Читать дальше...

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross admits Florian Kamberi has made an Easter Road return much more challenging after describing his move to Rangers as a dream.Kamberi signed for Gers on Friday in a loan deal which saw Greg Docherty move in the opposite direction.The Swiss-born Albania international was signed as cover for the injured Jermain Defoe and is due to return to Leith at the end of the season for the final year of his contract.But Ross admits the strikers comments have made that difficult.I think it has made it much more challenging... Читать дальше...

Liverpool Under-23s coach Neil Critchley insists Jurgen Klopps presence is always felt by the younger players even if he will not be at the FA Cup fourth-round replay at home to Shrewsbury.The Reds boss has been criticised for observing the mid-season Premier League break by sending his players away on holiday and taking a break himself, meaning he will miss the tie at Anfield on Tuesday.Many critics felt Klopp should be there on the night but his stand-in does believe it makes a difference.Liverpool... Читать дальше...

Liverpool opened up a record lead of 22 points at the top of the Premier League this weekend and remain on course for the earliest ever coronation as champions.Even if nearest challengers Manchester City win all 13 of their remaining games, the Reds will require only six more victories to clinch the title.And if the two teams keep up their current point averages, the Reds would clinch the trophy at the home of rivals Everton on March 16 one game before then.Derby-day delight?Jurgen Klopps side are... Читать дальше...

Bradford have sacked manager Gary Bowyer after just 11 months in the job.Former Blackpool boss Bowyer, 48, took over the Yorkshire club last March following the resignation of David Hopkin.Bradford are currently eighth in Sky Bet League Two, one point from the play-off places, but have gone seven games without a win.I would like to thank Gary for his efforts over the past year, Bradford interim chief executive Julian Rhodes told the official club website.He came to the club at a difficult time and inherited a team heading for relegation... Читать дальше...

Gary Holt believes his Livington side are reaping the rewards from implementing the pictures painted for them at training.The West Lothian outfit have won five games in succession, including one in the William Hill Scottish Cup, and sit fifth in the Ladbrokes Premiership table.The Livi boss hailed the 1-0 home win over Motherwell on Saturday as the most complete performance of his Lions tenure and hopes his players continue that form at Ross County on Wednesday night.Holt said: From the first minute... Читать дальше...

This season is an absolute stonker in the Bundesliga. Three points separate the top four, with 3rd-placeDortmund heading to 5th-placeLeverkusen this weekend and table-toppersBayern Munich hosting 2nd-placeRB Leipzig.Each generation of German football reliably produces a conveyor belt oficons of the games, fromMüllers Gerd to Thomas, and from Jurgen Klopp to Julian Nagelsmann.The Bundesliga, in its current form, has been rolling since 1962. Germany's national defeat to Yugoslavia at the World Cup... Читать дальше...

A start. That’s probably how to describe Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Manchester City. A first act within whatever Jose Mourinho’s reign proves to be and something to build on over the coming months.Spurs’ performance had all sorts of holes. Their victory was entirely dependent on bounces of the ball, on Manchester City missing half-a-dozen excellent chances, and the kind of freakish efficiency in front of goal which, at best, a team can expect to benefit from just a few times a season.In their two games against City this season... Читать дальше...

Preston (1888/89)In the First Division’s inaugural season, Preston North End were utterly peerless. They finished 1888/89 undefeated from 22 matches, having scored more and conceded fewer than any other side (Wolves were closest to their tally of 15 goals leaked, on 37) and marched to a league and cup double.West Brom were the only other side to top the table that season... on goal average (that's goals scored divided by goals conceded, mathletes). Oh, and on the opening day of the season. But still... Читать дальше...

Christopher Jullien was Celtics match-winner but the big defender admits he was just relieved not to be the Hoops fall guy after gifting Hamilton their opener.The Frenchman let Marios Ogkmpoe get past him as the Greek frontman nodded Accies ahead at the Foys Stadium.Odsonne Edouard soon levelled up with a free-kick after Jamie Hamiltons red card but it looked like an opportunity was set to be missed as the hosts defended for their lives.But Celtics siege paid off with 12 minutes remaining as Jullien... Читать дальше...

Mikel Arteta blamed poor playing conditions as Arsenals expected new year revival was kicked deeper into the long grass in a goalless draw at Burnley.Jay Rodriguez should have won it for the Clarets with a 72nd-minute drive that ricocheted off the underside of the bar and bounced on the goal-line before being hacked to safety.And the out-of-sorts Gunners could count themselves fortunate to escape with a point as they left Turf Moor still searching for their first Premier League win since New Years... Читать дальше...

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho thought he was going to love VAR but has been left disappointed after more controversy in his sides 2-0 win over Manchester City.Spurs produced the biggest result of Mourinhos reign in north London, even though he felt they were on the rough end of some decisions.Steven Bergwijns debut goal and Son Heung-mins second earned the three points against City, who had Oleksandr Zinchenko sent off in the second half.Mourinho insists they should have already been down to 10 men... Читать дальше...

Barcelona boss Quique Setin said Ansu Fati has great potential after the teenagers two goals secured victory against Levante.Fatis quick-fire double helped Setins side to a 2-1 victory at the Nou Camp on Sunday night as the reigning champions moved back to within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.Lionel Messi was the architect of both goals. A superb defence-splitting pass by Messi sent the 17-year-old through on goal. He brushed off the challenge of Jorge Miramon before stroking the ball... Читать дальше...

Diogo Dalot is confident compatriot Bruno Fernandes will not only handle the pressure at Manchester United but flourish.A long-running transfer saga and protracted negotiations with Sporting Lisbon finally bore fruit on Thursday as the 25-year-old completed his switch to Old Trafford.Fernandes arrived to much fanfare and a fee that could reach 80million euros (67.2million), but the midfielder comfortably dealt with the pressure in a promising debut against Wolves.Happy with my debut Looking for the next game and grab the 3 points! Читать дальше...

Tammy Abraham has told boss Frank Lampard he can rely on him to help fire Chelsea into the Champions League.The 15-goal forward remains the clubs main striker after the Blues January frustrations.They had their transfer ban lifted in December but did not make a signing last month despite being linked with Edinson Cavani and Timo Werner.A move to Chelsea did not happen for Edinson Cavani (Andrew Milligan/PA)Olivier Giroud failed to make the bench for Saturdays 2-2 draw at Leicester with Michy Batshuayi... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits everyone at the club needs to do a lot of thinking about how best to improve the team in the summer after a disappointing January transfer window.The Eagles were expected to be one of the busier sides in the Premier League, with the 72-year-old repeatedly expressing his desire for four or five new faces to arrive at Selhurst Park.In the end only Everton forward Cenk Tosun joined Palace on loan until the end of the season with a late move for West Brom full-back... Читать дальше...

Christian Eriksen, Ashley Young and Victor Moses all made their Serie A debuts as Romelu Lukaku scored twice in a 2-0 win at Udinese that restored Inter Milan to second place.Alexis Sanchez was also involved in the Premier League old boys reunion, but he missed a good chance just before his former Manchester United team-mate Lukaku broke the deadlock in the 64th minute. Lukaku made it two with a penalty when Sanchez was wiped out by Juan Musso in the box.Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties... Читать дальше...

Ansu Fatis quick-fire double helped Barcelona to a 2-1 victory against Levante as the reigning champions moved back to within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.Lionel Messi had missed a couple of good opportunities, by his standards, to open the scoring before he laid on two goals in as many minutes for 17-year-old Fati around the half-hour mark.Levante improved in the second half and got the goal they had been threatening in added time courtesy of Ruben Rochinas sweet left-footed strike.The... Читать дальше...