Новости за 12.01.2019

Claude Puel offered no comment when asked about his future after Leicester City slumped to a disappointing home defeat against struggling Southampton on Saturday. The Foxes lost 2-1 at the King Power Stadium despite playing against 10 men for nearly an hour, with the result coming less than a week after their embarrassing FA Cup exit at the hands of fourth-tier side Newport County. Some fans aired their frustration with boos at the full-time whistle, yet Puel is unconcerned by the criticism and... Читать дальше...

Substitute Adam Armstrong made one goal and scored another as Blackburn Rovers struck twice in the last four minutes of normal time to beat Millwall 2-0 at The Den. A drab contest appeared set to end goalless until Blackburn hit the front in somewhat bizarre fashion in the 86th minute, Armstrong's cross from the left eventually finding its way in off the face of Joe Nuttall. Armstrong immediately added a second to make the points safe and leave Millwall, who had won their previous four matches in all competitions... Читать дальше...

Turkmenistan coach Yazguly Hojageldyev has called on his side to cut out the mistakes as they look to prevent neighbours Uzbekistan from securing a place in the Asian Cup last 16. Making only their second appearance at the tournament, Turkmenistan led 1-0 against Japan in their opening Group F game, which they emerged from with plenty of credit after eventually losing 3-2 to one of the favourites for the title. "It gave us confidence," said Hojageldyev. "The result wasn't good for us but it gives us good confidence for the team. Читать дальше...

Willian said his future is at Chelsea as he brushed off fresh reports linking him with a move to Barcelona. The Brazil international is thought to be on the Camp Nou club's radar, with Chelsea said to have rejected a Barca offer of Malcom plus cash for his services. Yet after scoring the winner in Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United on Saturday, Willian dismissed speculation regarding his future. "My future? It's here at Chelsea," he said. "I don't know what you're talking about. Читать дальше...

Javi Gracia hailed Tom Cleverley's winning goal as "amazing" after Watford came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Just six minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute, Cleverley completed Watford's comeback with a fine volley into the top corner, his first goal since October 2017. Saturday's match had been level going into the final stages after Craig Cathcart followed up his first-half own goal with a header at the right end. Watford are up to seventh, with Cleverley... Читать дальше...

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner was left baffled after his side were awarded a penalty before the decision overturned in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cardiff City. The result left Town eight points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Premier League table, but there was more than a hint of it being a missed opportunity. Wagner's men were in control for much of the match, but they found clear-cut opportunities difficult to come by. However, they were given a spot-kick 13 minutes from time when... Читать дальше...

Jordan Rhodes came off the bench to score a late equaliser as Norwich City drew 1-1 at West Brom, while Sheffield United moved into the Championship's top two. Dwight Gayle's first-half goal – his 14th of the season - looked like it would send West Brom above Norwich in the table, but Rhodes equalised seven minutes from time. That meant Sheffield United climbed into second spot behind leaders Leeds United after beating QPR 1-0 at Bramall Lane, their fourth straight league win. Middlesbrough kept... Читать дальше...

Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed the extent to which he patched himself up after turning an ankle during the warm-up for Liverpool's 1-0 win at Brighton and Hove Albion. Mohamed Salah won and converted a 50th-minute penalty to get the Premier League leaders back to winning ways in the top flight following last week's loss at Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp is already coping with a sizable list of defensive injuries – Fabinho was pressed into action as an emergency centre-back at the Amex Stadium ... Читать дальше...

Sean Dyche was left relieved after Burnley benefited from some good fortune in Saturday's 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Fulham. Burnley moved three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with their victory, though it was by no means an emphatic triumph as they failed to register a shot on target. Andre Schurrle gave visitors Fulham the lead with a sensational volley after just two minutes, but Burnley bounced back and ultimately won thanks to two own goals. Jeff Hendrick was key for both... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain returned to winning ways in the absence of Neymar as Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe inspired a 3-0 Ligue 1 win at 10-man Amiens on Saturday. The champions and runaway leads were sensationally knocked out of the Coupe de la Ligue by Guingamp in midweek and were not at their best again in northern France. With Neymar, again the subject of transfer speculation with reports he is "begging" for a return to Barcelona, left out of the squad after Thomas Tuchel described him as "very tired"... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp felt a newfound maturity in his Liverpool side helped the Premier League leaders return to winning ways at Brighton and Hove Albion. Chris Hughton's impeccably well-drilled side remained on level terms at the break, with Liverpool looking to bounce back from their loss to title rivals Manchester City last week and subsequent FA Cup reverse at Wolves. Mohamed Salah provided the crucial contribution in a 1-0 victory by winning and converting a 50th-minute penalty to re-establish a seven-point lead at the summit for the Reds... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde insisted he had not received a phone call urging him to re-sign Neymar following reports the club had been contacted by the player's father. El Mundo claimed this week that Neymar Sr had made repeated pleas to the Barca board to bring his son - who joined Paris Saint-Germain for €222million in 2017 - back to Camp Nou. Neymar Sr subsequently denied the reports and Valverde stressed that, if any calls had taken place, he certainly was not party to them. "People tend to say big things... Читать дальше...

Arsenal boss Unai Emery insisted there was nothing to be read into Mesut Ozil's absence from the squad for the 1-0 defeat at West Ham as he stressed "we know we can't lose him". Ozil returned to training following a knee problem this week but was left out of the matchday squad as Declan Rice's second-half strike stretched Arsenal's winless away run in the league to five matches. Emery said Ozil's omission was not an indication that he would be sold during the January transfer window, instead claiming the decision was purely a tactical one. Читать дальше...

Manuel Pellegrini said he hoped Marko Arnautovic would "take the best decision for everyone" after he appeared to wave goodbye to West Ham fans during the 1-0 Premier League win against Arsenal. Arnautovic has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League but West Ham released a statement this week insisting the Austria international "is not for sale". With the Hammers a goal up against Arsenal at London Stadium on Saturday, Arnautovic was replaced after 70 minutes and removed his gloves to wave to all corners of the ground. Читать дальше...

Monaco have further boosted Thierry Henry's midfield options with the signing of William Vainqueur on loan until the end of the season. The 2016-17 French champions, mired in Ligue 1's relegation zone, had initially elected not to sign the former Nantes and Roma midfielder from Antalyaspor because of a calf injury. However, they had a change of heart after being convinced by the 30-year-old, who follows fellow midfielder Cesc Fabregas in moving to the Stade Louis II. Explaining their decision... Читать дальше...

Samir Nasri impressed for West Ham as they claimed a 1-0 Premier League victory over his former club Arsenal at London Stadium on Saturday. Nasri was making his Premier League debut for the club as he continues his comeback from an 18-month ban for receiving an intravenous treatment at a Los Angeles clinic in December 2016, contravening World Anti-Doping Agency rules. And the former France international was a key figure for West Ham, setting up Declan Rice for the winner early in the second half. Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insists the needs of the club will always come first after addressing rumours that star players could depart. Captain Diego Godin, and full-backs Juanfran and Felipe Luis all have just six months remaining on their contracts, while Lucas Hernandez has been linked with a big-money move to Bayern Munich. Atleti have built a deserved reputation for defensive stoicism under Simeone and such an upheaval would undoubtedly be a cause for concern. Asked if he accepts... Читать дальше...

Pim Verbeek insists Oman do not fear the prospect of "playing probably one of the best teams in Asia" when they come up against Japan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan top the table following the opening round of fixtures in Group F, though the four-time champions did not have it all their own way against Turkmenistan.  Yuya Osako inspired a second-half fightback after they had trailed 1-0 at the break, scoring two goals to help record a hard-fought 3-2 victory on Wednesday.  Oman... Читать дальше...

Marcelo Bielsa has been reminded of his responsibilities by Leeds United, and the club's owner Andrea Radrizzani has apologised to Derby County counterpart Mel Morris over the spying scandal. Derby claimed on Friday that a man caught acting "suspiciously" near their training ground a day previously was a Leeds employee, an incident that will be investigated by the Football Association. Police confirmed a man was found and questioned at the perimeter fence of the complex, before being sent on his way with no arrest made. Читать дальше...

Marko Arnautovic and Samir Nasri have been named in West Ham's starting XI for their Premier League game against Arsenal, who have left out Mesut Ozil. Arnautovic's future at West Ham was plunged into doubt this week when his agent and brother revealed the Austria forward was keen to leave following interest from an unnamed Chinese Super League club. Nasri, who tempestuously left Arsenal for Manchester City in 2011, will make his Premier League debut for the Hammers after joining as a free agent at the end of last month. Читать дальше...

Australia's Asian Cup absentee James Troisi offered a timely reminder of his quality with a stunning strike to give Melbourne Victory a 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets.  Troisi scored decisively in the 2015 Asian Cup final and claimed national boss Graham Arnold's selection for the continental showpiece was "not picked on performance or merit" after he missed out on a place in the Socceroos' 23-man squad for their title defence in the United Arab Emirates.  It means the attacking midfielder remains on duty for Victory... Читать дальше...

Boca Juniors president Daniel Angelici has confirmed the club has agreed the sale of Leonardo Balerdi to Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old has only made five league appearances for the beaten Copa Libertadores finalists, but is regarded as a top prospect. Reports in Argentina have indicated Dortmund agreed to pay €15million for the defender, with a further €2m potentially due to Boca in add-ons. And Angelici suggested the deal could go through in a matter of days, with Balerdi departing after... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino insists he enjoys working with Daniel Levy despite the Tottenham chairman's long-earned reputation. Manchester United great Alex Ferguson infamously described doing business with Levy as "more painful than my hip replacement" after he signed Dimitar Berbatov for Spurs in September 2008. That was the last time the two clubs, who meet at Wembley on Sunday, did business – a situation many expect to change over the coming months, with Pochettino reportedly sought as the long-term successor to Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. Читать дальше...

Jesse Lingard says Manchester United intend to continue their entertaining brand of football under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when they travel to Tottenham on Sunday. United have been reinvigorated since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho last month, winning all five of the Norwegian's matches in league and cup, scoring 16 goals in the process. That has helped move the Red Devils back into top-four contention in the Premier League, but this weekend provides the first real test of the interim manager. ... Читать дальше...

Marcus Rashford can go on to reach the levels set by Tottenham star Harry Kane, according to Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Rashford has thrived since Solskjaer took temporary charge at Old Trafford, scoring in three of his five appearances under the Norwegian. And Solskjaer sees no reason why Rashford cannot live up to the standards set by his England team-mate Kane, who will likely lead the line for Tottenham at Wembley on Sunday as they take on United in the Premier League. Читать дальше...