Новости за 31.12.2017

Manchester United's Ashley Young has been given a three-match ban by the Football Association (FA) after he accepted a charge of violent conduct. Young appeared to elbow the Southampton's Dusan Tadic in the stomach as they jostled at a corner during the second half of the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. The 32-year-old accepted the charge, but his argument that the length of the suspension was excessive was rejected by an FA regulatory commission. "Ashley Young will be suspended for Manchester... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger's record-breaking 811th Premier League match in charge of Arsenal ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw with West Brom. The Gunners produced a fairly listless performance at The Hawthorns in the absence of the injured Mesut Ozil, but Alexis Sanchez's deflected free-kick seven minutes from time looked to be enough for them to snatch all three points. However, a controversial late penalty allowed Jay Rodriguez to score the equaliser and lift West Brom off the bottom of the table on goal difference... Читать дальше...

Patrice Evra has had a turbulent 2017 to say the least. The French full-back was sacked by Marseille after attacking a fan, but does he have any regrets? No chance. Evra had his deal at the Stade Velodrome terminated in November after being handed a season-long ban by UEFA for kicking out at a supporter before Marseille's 1-0 Europa League loss to Vitoria Guimaraes. But Evra has already put the incident behind him and is living for the moment as 2018 approaches. In the latest must-see Instagram video from the 36-year-old... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola urged referees to give better protection to all Premier League players after Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne escaped a serious injury from a crude Jason Puncheon tackle on Sunday. City were looking to catch Crystal Palace on the break late on in Sunday's 0-0 draw, with Ederson saving a Luka Milivojevic penalty just a few moments earlier. De Bruyne released the ball midway through the City half and was caught late by a very strong tackle by Puncheon, who injured himself in the process. Читать дальше...

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has only "a little chance" of facing Chelsea due to a knee injury, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The Germany international has picked up a minor issue and was not named in the matchday squad for Sunday's trip to West Brom. Wenger is also concerned that Ozil will not recover in time for the visit of the Premier League champions to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. "Ozil is injured and cannot contribute today," he told Sky Sports ahead of the match at The Hawthorns. Читать дальше...

Enzo Zidane has signed a three-year deal with Lausanne after his terminating his contract with Deportivo Alaves. The 22-year-old managed only two LaLiga appearances this season after leaving Real Madrid and reached a mutual agreement with Alaves to rescind his deal. Lausanne confirmed on Sunday that the midfielder, son of Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, has agreed a deal until June 2020 with the Swiss Super League side. Zidane is the first signing made by Lausanne since they were bought by petrochemical giants Ineos in November. Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger has named Alexis Sanchez in the Arsenal starting line-up for Sunday's clash with West Brom. The Chile international starts in attack, alongside Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette, despite speculation over a possible move to Manchester City in the January transfer window. There is no place in the squad for Mesut Ozil, though, with the Germany star having picked up a slight knee problem that could leave him in doubt to face Chelsea on Wednesday. There's no @MesutOzil1088 in #WBAvAFC... Читать дальше...

Wilfried Zaha has no intention of leaving Crystal Palace in the January transfer window, despite being linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. Zaha produced another impressive performance on Sunday as Palace stopped City's winning streak in the Premier League at 18 games, the Eagles holding the league leaders to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park. And it would have been even better for Palace had Luka Milivojevic converted a stoppage-time penalty after Raheem Sterling was adjudged to have fouled Zaha in the area. Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba says "something has to change" at Manchester United following their third draw in a row in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho's side were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Southampton on Saturday, a result that allowed Chelsea to move ahead of them into second place in the table. United have now drawn three league games in a row since losing to Bristol City in the quarter-final of the EFL Cup, in what has proved to be a damaging December for the Red Devils. Pogba has urged his team-mates... Читать дальше...

Roy Hodgson praised Crystal Palace's discipline as they ended Manchester City's winning streak in the Premier League at 18 games with a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Palace had conceded 10 goals in their previous two meetings with City and came into the game as huge underdogs given the sensational run that Pep Guardiola's side have been on in the league. City had not failed to score in the league since their goalless draw with Manchester United in April, but lacked the flair that has become their trademark. Читать дальше...

Gabriel Jesus may miss up to two months after picking up an injury in Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, Pep Guardiola has said.

Manchester United's Ashley Young could miss up to three Premier League games after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following a clash with Dusan Tadic. Young appeared to elbow the Southampton midfielder in the stomach as they jostled at a corner during the second half of the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. The England international has until 5pm on Sunday to respond. His potential absence is another headache for United boss Jose Mourinho, who is already without a host of first-team players. Читать дальше...

Gabriel Jesus limped off the pitch in tears after picking up an injury in Manchester CIty's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. The Brazilian, who is expecting to play at next year's World Cup, appeared to overstretch early on at Selhurst Park, requiring medical attention. He attempted to play on but went down again in the 23rd minute, this time clearly distraught as tears streamed down his face. Sergio Aguero took the forward's place in the City side, with Pep Guardiola now down to just the one striker in the absence of Jesus.

John Stones has been named in Manchester City's matchday squad for the first time in more than a month after recovering from a hamstring injury in time for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. The England international last featured for City in the 2-0 win at Leicester City on November 18 and had been expected to be out until January. But he returns to the squad for City's final game of 2017, providing a timely boost for coach Pep Guardiola, with Vincent Kompany picking up a knock against Newcastle United on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

As we prepare to usher in a new year, 2017 saw the retirement of some football royalty. AC Milan hero Kaka, charismatic World Cup-winning magician Andrea Pirlo and Roma icon Francesco Totti all hung up their boots. Bayern Munich champion Philipp Lahm, team-mate Xabi Alonso and Chelsea favourite Frank Lampard also followed the trio into life after football. We look back at the stars who brought down the curtain on their illustrious careers over the past 12 months.   KAKA The Ballon d'Or, World Cup... Читать дальше...

Manchester City target Jesus Medina has moved a step closer to Pep Guardiola's squad by signing with sister club New York City. Medina has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester after impressing with Club Libertad in his native Paraguay, but will begin his time with City Football Group in MLS. The 20-year-old becomes New York's third designated player after signing a four-year contract, his move subject to him obtaining a visa. New York head coach Patrick Vieria is excited to have Medina... Читать дальше...

Nottingham Forest have sacked Mark Warburton less than 24 hours after their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the City Ground Forest have endured a miserable recent run, winning just one of their last seven league matches to leave them in 14th position in the Championship, 10 points off the play-off places and nine clear of the bottom three. Saturday's loss at the hands of Sunderland proved the final straw for the Forest hierarchy, Aiden McGeady scoring the only goal to give Chris Coleman's side a rare away win. Читать дальше...

Central Coast Mariners ended a run of three successive defeats on Sunday but could only stop the rot with an underwhelming 0-0 draw at home to rock-bottom Wellington Phoenix. The visitors went into the trip without a victory in their last five games, though they looked lively in attack during the early exchanges, with Roy Krishna going close twice. Phoenix finished the first half on top as well, seeing Krishna and Matthew Ridenton force Ben Kennedy into a pair of smart stops just before the break. Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola is open to the idea of helping England's national team by offering advice to the Football Association (FA). The Catalan is arguably the most revered coach in world football, with his table-topping Manchester City side currently on a run of 18 successive Premier League victories ahead of Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace. His success in England was preceded by trophy-laden spells in LaLiga and the Bundesliga with Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively. And Guardiola is now willing to share his ideas with the FA. Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger will set a new record when he oversees his 811th Premier League match in Arsenal's trip to West Brom on Sunday. The Frenchman has established Arsenal one of the division's elite clubs during his 21 years in north London, claiming three top-flight titles and leading them to the remarkable feat of an undefeated season in 2003-04. While his position came under increasing scrutiny amid eight campaigns without silverware and the Gunners failing to mount consistent challenges for Premier League glory in recent years... Читать дальше...

Barcelona are seemingly preparing for the arrival of Phillipe Coutinho after Nike appeared to confirm the Liverpool star's signing on its website. Liverpool fans were left sweating when giant sportswear manufacturer and Barcelona apparel sponsor Nike appeared to leak the blockbuster transfer via its online store. Advertising customisation of Barca's 2017-18 kit, a caption read: "Philippe Coutinho is ready to light up Camp Nou. Get your 2017-18 FC Barcelona kit with the Magician's name on it. Act fast ... Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri might not have selected Paulo Dybala in his starting XI over recent weeks but he believes the Juventus forward can be the leading star in world football along with Neymar when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo leave the stage. Dybala was named from kick-off for the first time in four Serie A matches against Verona on Saturday and proved to be his side's matchwinner after a late brace – including a stunning solo goal to seal the points – gave the champions a 3-1 victory to close out 2017 a point behind leaders Napoli. Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger described persistent questions over Alexis Sanchez's future as "unbelievable" amid renewed speculation the Chile forward will seek a move to Manchester City. Sanchez was understood to be on the verge of joining the Premier League leaders and his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola in August, only for Arsenal to pull the plug on the move when they were unable to secure a replacement. Fresh reports emerged this weekend regarding the 29-year-old retaining a desire to move to the Etihad Stadium... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola believes he missed something at Manchester City last season, not least in failing to field Fabian Delph at left-back. The Premier League leaders head to Crystal Palace on Sunday, where victory would extend their record-breaking winning run in the top-flight to 19 matches – the same as the Bundesliga best Guardiola established with Bayern Munich in 2013-14 – and open up a 16-point advantage over second-place Chelsea. It is a far cry from the former Barcelona coach's debut season in England... Читать дальше...

Marko Pjaca could be loaned to Schalke as he bids to improve his fitness, according to Juventus cheif executive Giuseppe Marotta. Croatia international Pjaca made his comeback from eight months out with a cruciate ligament injury with the Bianconeri's youth team in November, but is yet to feature for the senior side. Pjaca's agent has accused Juventus of blocking offers for his client, who has reportedly attracted attention from England, Germany, Italy and France. But Marotta – speaking ahead of Saturday's 3-1 win at Verona ... Читать дальше...