Новости за 08.04.2019

Andre Gray warned Manchester City to write Watford off at their peril after Javi Gracias men dug deep to reach the FA Cup final with a stunning comeback against Wolves.A day after a humdrum victory for Pep Guardiolas quadruple-chasing City side against Brighton, Wembley bore witness to an enthralling semi-final encounter.Matt Doherty and Raul Jimenez goals looked to have sealed Wolves the win on Sunday, only for Watford substitute Gerard Deulofeu to reduce the deficit in superb fashion before Troy... Читать дальше...

The first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals take place this week. Here, Press Association Sport looks at some talking points ahead of the games.Uniteds Barca challengeManchester United come up against Lionel Messi (Nick Potts/PA)Ole Gunnar Solskjaers Manchester United pulled off a shock to beat Paris St Germain in the last round and it was probably that result that clinched the managers job full time for the Norwegian. Performances since have tailed off slightly and the challenge ahead of them as they face Barcelona and... Читать дальше...

12. Diego Costa (Chelsea, 2014/15)Brazil-born Spain international Costa made few friends in his time at Chelsea but enjoyed an incredible start to his career in England, scoring seven goals in his first four Premier League matches. He went on to net 20 times in his first season in the PremierLeague,and also scored against Tottenham in the League Cup final to ensure that the Blues won both the league title and a domestic cup in his debut term.Costa’s combative nature landed him in trouble with the FA on a number of occasions... Читать дальше...

Sometimes two players just click. They’re on the same wavelength and seem to always know where the other one is.Shearer and Sutton. Yorke and Cole. Henry and Pires. When a partnership like that happens, the goals follow.Today, we want to put the spotlight on the creators in these partnerships. Without them and their selflessness, football would be a barren, goalless wasteland of people trying their luck from 30 yards.We’ve found the 25 most fruitful partnerships in the Premier League this season ... Читать дальше...

The German believes the age of the Reds squad will allow him to sustain a challenge at the top of the table, while he is happy with life on Merseyside.Klopp has regularly been the subject of speculation that he could return to Germany, in particular to defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.But the former Borussia Dortmund boss is not thinking of returning to his homeland any time soon.“I have a contract at Liverpool until 2022,” he told Die Welt am Sonntag.“And no one here has the feeling that we should end it ... Читать дальше...

Tottenham host Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night.Here, Press Association Sport looks at five memorable ties between English clubs in the competition.Chelsea v Arsenal 2003-04 (Chelsea won 3-2 on aggregate)Wayne Bridge scores the winning goal at Highbury (Nick Potts/PA)Roman Abramovichs investment was beginning to bear fruit for Chelsea and they were paired with Arsenal in an all-London quarter-final. The Gunners, on their way to winning the Premier League without losing a game... Читать дальше...

Kurt Zouma is happy at Everton but admits he will not consider his long-term future until the end of the season.The on-loan Chelsea centre-back has been the most consistent performer in an up and down campaign for Marco Silvas side and has become a key man in their defence.Zouma has made 23 starts, which would have been at least two more had he not been ineligible to play against his parent club, and has developed a good partnership with fellow centre-back Michael Keane.Everton want to keep the 24-year-old... Читать дальше...

The Argentine No.10 played 73 minutes of his side’s 4-0 Major League Soccer defeat to LAFC on Saturday under the gaze of Old Trafford representatives.The game was also notable for Acosta’s team-mate and Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney receiving a red card for a reckless tackle.Clubs from the top divisions in France, Turkey and the Middle East are also said to be tracking the 24-year-old, according to The Athletic, but he was happy to see Premier League suitors in the stands.“I’m obviously happy (Manchester United) was here –they came to see me... Читать дальше...

A 20-year-old man from Sheffield has been arrested after an offensive social media post was directed towards Wigans Nathan Byrne.Lancashire Police said the man had handed himself in at Blackpool Police Station on Saturday evening and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and malicious communications.The man has since been released under investigation pending a charging decision by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), a police statement said.A man has... Читать дальше...

Derby midfielder Duane Holmes and Wigan wing-back Nathan Byrne became the latest players to be subjected to alleged racist abuse while in action for their clubs over the weekend.England defender Danny Rose, meanwhile, admitted he has had enough of the current problems in the game and cant wait for his career to end.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look back at the recent incidents which have brought the issue to a head.Banana skin thrown at Aubameyang View this post on Instagram #whysmandoingthis ? Читать дальше...

Watford hero Gerard Deulofeu vowed to fight Manchester City for the FA Cup after his stunning match-winning cameo downed Wolves.The 25-year-olds brilliant brace capped the Hornets fightback as they recovered from 2-0 down with 11 minutes remaining to win a thrilling semi-final 3-2 after extra time.Troy Deeneys injury-time penalty made it 2-2 at the death before Deulofeus 104th-minute winner at Wembley on Sunday.The former Barcelona forward came on in the 66th minute to turn the game before going off with an ankle injury with eight minutes left.

The Merengues have frequently been linked with a move for the France star, who didlittle to cool speculation when he admitted during the recent international break that “Real Madrid is a dream for anyone”.Spanish outlet Marca reports that Madrid will turn their attention to Pogba once a deal for Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is closed.However, Los Blancos are understood to be concerned over the potential cost of the transfer and plan to use the 26-year-old’sdesire to leave Old Trafford to their advantage.United are determined to hold on to Pogba... Читать дальше...

Watford set up an FA Cup final showdown with Manchester City after overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Wolves 3-2 on Sunday.Here Press Association Sport looks at five other great comebacks in the competitions history.Blackpool 4-3 Bolton Wanderers 1953 (final)Stanley Matthews helped Blackpool recover from 3-1 down to beat Bolton in the 1953 FA Cup final (PA Archive)Bolton led 3-1 in the Wembley final with barely 20 minutes to play when Stanley Matthews inspired a famous comeback in a thrilling encounter known as the Matthews Final. Читать дальше...

Manchester United have scouted PSG’s Thomas Meunier, according toThe Sun.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is after a right-back this summer with Antonio Valencia set to depart Old Trafford on a free transfer, following almost a decade at the club.Ashley Young is currently manning the position for United, but at 33 years old, his years are numbered.According to the report, United have been watching Belgium international Meunier, who enjoyed an excellent World Cup for his country last summer as they reached the... Читать дальше...

Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists he is not concerned about their away form despite one win since late November.A 1-0 defeat at Everton made it 15 consecutive top-flight away matches without a clean sheet for the first time since February 1985.And with four of their remaining six matches on the road against Watford, Wolves, Leicester and Burnley that is likely to determine whether or not they finish in the top four, a position they could lose to Chelsea on Monday evening.#EVEARS Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) April 7... Читать дальше...

Gerard Deulofeus anger at being named as a substitute fuelled the match-winning display which took Watford into the FA Cup final, according to his manager Javi Gracia.Deulofeus 104th-minute winner completed the Hornets comeback after they recovered from going 2-0 down with 11 minutes left to claim a remarkable 3-2 extra-time victory over Wolves at Wembley on Sunday.The Spaniards wonderful chip had kick-started the fightback before Troy Deeneys injury-time penalty after the striker was tripped by... Читать дальше...

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel said it was necessary to rest stars Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe as Strasbourg stopped them from securing the title at Parc des Princes.Tuchels side needed three points to retain the Ligue 1 title but the visitors struck twice in quick succession as the game finished 2-2.Neymar, Cavani and Angel Di Maria were absent, while Mbappe was named as a substitute for the game, and Tuchel said it was necessary to protect his players.Paris Saint-Germains Kylian... Читать дальше...

Strasbourg spoiled Paris St Germains title party with a 2-2 draw at the Parc des Princes.Victory for the reigning champions would have seen them retain their Ligue 1 crown on Sunday night, after second-placed Lille 1-1 draw at Reims earlier in the day.Despite a host of injury problems and the absence from the starting line up of Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe, who was named as a substitute, it looked a formality when Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored after 13 minutes to put PSG ahead.However... Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne claims Tottenhams new stadium will not be a significant factor in Manchester Citys Champions League clash against Spurs.The London club have been energised by completing their long-awaited move into their new home in the past week.Spurs are hoping the feelgood factor continues as they host quadruple-chasing City in the quarter-finals of the European competition on Tuesday but De Bruyne says it makes no difference.Tottenham host Manchester City in their new stadium on Tuesday (Nick Potts/PA)I dont care about the stadium... Читать дальше...