Новости за 19.01.2019

A seething Maurizio Sarri accused his Chelsea players of lacking motivation during their 2-0 Premier League defeat at Arsenal. Alexandre Lacazette fashioned a brilliant 14th-minute opener and, although Marcos Alonso hit the post shortly after Laurent Koscielny doubled the Gunners' advantage, Chelsea seldom threatened in a limp display. The parallels between this loss at the 3-1 defeat at Tottenham in November were clear to Sarri, who appeared on BT Sport with an interpreter to ensure his displeasure was communicated clearly. Читать дальше...

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny revelled in winning a Premier League six-pointer against rivals Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. Koscielny completed the scoring in a rousing 2-0 win with his first goal since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon last May. But the truly impressive element of a victory that brought the Gunners to within three points of their opponents in the final Champions League qualification spot was tireless collective effort – something the former France defender welcomed seven... Читать дальше...

Manuel Pellegrini said it was not a "good idea" for Marko Arnautovic to play for West Ham at Bournemouth amid continuing speculation over the forward's future. Arnautovic has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League and the Austria international's agent and brother confirmed he wants to leave West Ham. West Ham were beaten 2-0 by Eddie Howe's Bournemouth on Saturday, with Arnautovic left out of the squad by Pellegrini. And the West Ham boss confirmed Arnautovic was not selected because... Читать дальше...

Oman captain Ahmed Al Mahaijri is relishing the opportunity to take on Iran, insisting his side are not yet content with their Asian Cup campaign. A 3-1 win over Turkmenistan on Thursday saw Oman book their place in the last 16 for the first time in the competition's history and they will now face one of the continent's top sides on Sunday. But Al Mahaijri, who scored a stunning free-kick as Oman secured third place in Group F, does not fear Iran and believes the clear underdogs will enjoy playing on the big stage. Читать дальше...

Sean Dyche was pleased with Burnley's performance in a 0-0 Premier League draw at Watford despite his side having a late goal incorrectly ruled out for offside. Replays indicated Chris Wood was level when he struck in added time at Vicarage Road on Saturday, but Dyche's men were grateful to goalkeeper Tom Heaton for a string of saves. Burnley missed the chance to record a fourth consecutive Premier League win thanks to Wood's goal being chalked off, but the Clarets are three points above the relegation zone. Читать дальше...

Cardiff City have confirmed the arrival of striker Emiliano Sala for a club-record fee from Nantes. The Argentinian joins on a three-and-a-half-year deal after Cardiff paid the Ligue 1 side a reported £15million. Sala further boosts Cardiff's attacking options after Oumar Niasse joined on loan from Everton this week. And the 28-year-old is keen to get started at his new club, having scored 12 Ligue 1 goals for Nantes in 2018-19. "I'm very happy to be here," he told the club's website. "It gives... Читать дальше...

Arsenal returned to winning ways and reignited their bid for a top-four place in the Premier League with an excellent 2-0 triumph over Chelsea. Alexandre Lacazette crafted a wonderful 14th-minute opener as Maurizio Sarri's side, not for the first time this season, wilted under the pressure of a London derby. Club captain Laurent Koscielny's attempt to head Sokratis Papastathopoulos's volleyed pass six minutes before half-time spun off his shoulder and beat Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid moved to within two points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona after a comfortable 3-0 win over bottom club Huesca on Saturday. Full-backs Lucas Hernandez and Santiago Arias put Atletico in control before Koke ensured Atletico extended their unbeaten run in the league to 17 games. Huesca threatened early on at El Alcoraz through the lively Cucho Hernandez, but finding a way through proved a step too far, Jan Oblak impressing once again in the Atletico goal. Lucas' first goal of the season... Читать дальше...

Marcus Rashford could be considered the Premier League's best striker while Harry Kane is out injured, according to Manchester United's interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Forward Rashford was on target again in United's 2-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday - taking his tally to five in the seven games since Solskjaer was appointed a month ago. It was the 21-year-old's 150th appearance for the club and he marked it with his 41st goal, bending a fine finish into the top corner to... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp joked Mohamed Salah could have reached 50 Premier League goals even faster had he been selected up front more regularly. Liverpool star Salah scored twice in Saturday's 4-3 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield, both finishes coming from close range, as Klopp's men moved seven points clear of Manchester City. The Egypt international is the fourth-quickest player to score 50 Premier League goals, despite making little impression at Chelsea on his arrival in English football. And Klopp... Читать дальше...

Thomas Tuchel had mixed emotions as Paris Saint-Germain's record-equalling victory over Guingamp was dampened by a "serious" injury to Marco Verratti. PSG ran out 9-0 winners on Saturday - matching their all-time biggest Ligue 1 win - but midfielder Verratti hobbled off early in the match with an apparent blow to his left ankle and, Tuchel confirmed, departed to hospital for tests. The absence of Adrien Rabiot, who is the subject of interest from Barcelona, had already depleted Tuchel's options... Читать дальше...

Sergio Ramos was delighted to send the Real Madrid fans home happy after the team produced an "outstanding performance" to record a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday. The European champions were fortunate not to be behind at the break after Sevilla missed the best chance of the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu, Sergio Escudero firing into the side-netting at the end of a crisp counter-attacking move. Yet Madrid were by far the better side throughout the second half, Casemiro eventually... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho has highlighted the investment made in Manchester City and Liverpool's squads in a thinly veiled dig at Manchester United's transfer policy during his time in charge. Although United splashed a reported £75million on Romelu Lukaku from Everton during his time in charge, Mourinho was left increasingly frustrated by what he perceived to be a lack of backing in the market by the Old Trafford board. United have won seven games out of seven since Mourinho's sacking, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer... Читать дальше...

Barcelona's links to Frenkie de Jong and Carlos Vela were brushed aside by head coach Ernesto Valverde, who insisted he was not frustrated while waiting for signings. Highly rated Ajax midfielder De Jong has been touted as a target for Barca and Manchester City, although Paris Saint-Germain are reported to have stolen ahead in their pursuit of the 21-year-old. Compared to one of the most sought-after young talents in the world, Los Angeles FC's former Arsenal and Real Sociedad forward Vela would... Читать дальше...

Leeds United suffered a costly 2-1 defeat to Stoke City as their lead at the top of the Championship remained at one point. Sam Clucas and Joe Allen scored in the second half for the hosts, with Marcelo Bielsa's men only managing a stoppage-time effort from Ezgjan Alioski in response. Leeds had been hoping to restore a four-point advantage at the summit after Norwich City beat Birmingham City on Friday. Third-placed Sheffield United are away to Swansea City in Saturday's late game, while fourth-placed... Читать дальше...

Mohamed Salah's brace moved Liverpool seven points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race as Julian Speroni's error saw Crystal Palace go down 4-3 at Anfield. Palace led thanks to Andros Townsend's first-half goal, but quickfire strikes from Salah and Roberto Firmino turned the game around eight minutes into the second half. James Tomkins headed Palace level but an awful error by veteran goalkeeper Speroni, tipping James Milner's cross towards his own goal for Salah to score his 50th goal in the Premier League... Читать дальше...

Fabian Schar was Newcastle United's surprise hero as his double earned a 3-0 home win over Cardiff City and moved Rafael Benitez's men out of the Premier League bottom three. Defender Schar, in the team as Rafael Benitez's only change from last week's loss to Chelsea, had not scored since November 2017 while playing for Deportivo La Coruna, but produced a crucial double on Saturday. He netted in both halves and Ayoze Perez put the icing on the cake in stoppage-time, meaning Newcastle move back... Читать дальше...

Southampton struck twice in 14 second-half minutes to secure a 2-1 home win over Everton and pull further away from relegation danger on Saturday. James Ward-Prowse's second goal in as many Premier League matches and a bizarre Lucas Digne own goal lifted Ralph Hasenhuttl's men three points clear of the drop zone. The Saints, 2-1 winners at Leicester City last weekend, were on top from start to finish at St Mary's in a confident response to their midweek FA Cup exit at the hands of Derby County. Читать дальше...

Callum Wilson's 10th goal of the season and Josh King's late tap-in earned Bournemouth their first win in five Premier League matches as West Ham were beaten 2-0 at Vitality Stadium. England international Wilson announced his return to action after recovering from a hamstring injury with a stunning second-half strike and King made sure in stoppage time to give Bournemouth their reward for a tireless performance against a Hammers side in good form. The defeat was only West Ham's third in their last 10 league games... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fine start continued as Manchester United's caretaker manager became the first boss in the club's history to win his first six league games following the 2-1 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. Almost 25 years to the day since Matt Busby died, Solskjaer made it seven wins from seven in all competitions on the one-month anniversary of his appointment as two of the players to have shone in his short tenure scored again. Paul Pogba converted a 27th-minute penalty he won himself... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain were given another injury worry on Saturday as midfielder Marco Verratti hobbled out of the Ligue 1 meeting with Guingamp. The Italy international went down following a challenge with Guingamp defender Felix Eboa Eboa early in the first half at the Parc des Princes and was helped off the field by medical staff. Thomas Tuchel immediately signalled for substitute Julian Draxler to ready himself and Verratti took his seat on the bench, still deep in conversation with PSG coaches. Читать дальше...

China are set to be boosted by the return of Wu Lei for Sunday's clash with Thailand on Sunday, as they aim to win a knockout fixture at the Asian Cup for the first time since 2004. Marcello Lippi's China finished second in Group C after losing 2-0 to South Korea on Wednesday, a game Wu Lei - who had scored twice in the 3-0 triumph over the Philippines in their previous outing - missed due to a shoulder injury. However, the Shanghai SIPG forward is fit to feature in the last-16 tie at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium... Читать дальше...

Nuno Espirito Santo accepted he deserved to be sent off for his enthusiastic reaction to Wolves' dramatic winner in the 4-3 victory over Leicester City at Molineux. Wolves boss Nuno charged on to the field to celebrate with his players after Diogo Jota completed a hat-trick deep into stoppage time. The hosts led 2-0 and 3-2 before Leicester twice battled back to level during the second half, with Demarai Gray and Wes Morgan on target either side of a Conor Coady own goal. Morgan's goal came in the 87th minute... Читать дальше...

Wayne Rooney said that he offered Marcus Rashford words of advice just weeks before the Manchester United forward scored six goals in nine matches for the Red Devils. The pair spoke during the preparations for England's 3-0 win over the USA in November, which marked the end of Rooney's record-breaking international career, at which point Rashford had scored just two goals in 2018-19. Since then, then the 21-year-old has taken his season's tally to eight in all competitions and Rooney shed light on the conversation they had about his game. Читать дальше...

The English Football League has confirmed 11 Championship clubs have made contact regarding Leeds United after their head coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted to sending spies to watch training sessions of every team his side have faced this season. Bielsa made a full and frank confession on Wednesday after an employee of the club was caught outside Derby County's training ground in the week leading up to Leeds' 2-0 victory over the Rams. The EFL launched a formal investigation after Derby lodged a complaint... Читать дальше...