Новости за 10.04.2019

Millwall and QPR played out a nervy goalless draw at The Den which did neither sides bid to avoid relegation any favours.The hosts came into the contest on the back of an impressive 2-0 win against promotion-chasing West Brom but struggled to get going and could have been behind in the second minute when Matt Smiths well-directed effort forced goalkeeper David Martin into action.QPRs Joel Lynch was perhaps lucky to escape unpunished following a tangle with Lee Gregory, while Massimo Luongo could... Читать дальше...

Jordy De Wijs headed a late winner to give Hull a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Wigan and keep them in Sky Bet Championship play-off contention.Latics were on course to end a 19-match winless streak on the road courtesy of former City loanee Nick Powells first-half strike.But the Tigers turned the game around courtesy of Fraizer Campbells 12th goal of the season and De Wijs effort at the death.Hulls third consecutive victory left them five points off the top six with five matches remaining.The... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa made it seven wins in a row a they came from behind with 10 men to beat Rotherham 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship at the New York Stadium.Referee Andrew Madley awarded three penalties in a frenetic contest which also saw Villa defender Tyrone Mings sent off for a second bookable offence.Rotherham deservedly led through Will Vaulks spot-kick at half-time but the 10-man visitors came roaring back through Jonathan Kodjias penalty and a Jack Grealish strike within six minutes of the restart.The win strengthens Villas play-off hopes... Читать дальше...

Sheffield Uniteds automatic promotion hopes suffered a significant blow after they were held at Birmingham.Blues skipper Michael Morrison cancelled out Enda Stevens opener to secure a 1-1 draw and dent the Blades top-two charge.They missed the chance to go back into the automatic promotion spots and now sit a point behind Leeds in the Sky Bet Championship with just five games left.Dean Henderson saved well from Che Adams but Chris Wilders side nearly snatched victory late on, only for David McGoldrick to nod over.Birmingham... Читать дальше...

Arsenal are on high-alert after a top transfer target reportedly rejected a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain.Gunners boss Unai Emery is well aware of Christopher Nkunku’s talents, having managed him at the Parc des Princes, and is keen to bring the 21-year-old to north London.The midfielder is apparently frustrated at his lack of playing time at PSG, and Arsenal will hope that the latest news eases a transfer in the summer.Nkunku has played 26 times this season, but has spent considerable periods out of the side... Читать дальше...

Carlo Ancelotti admits he fondly remembers leading Bayern Munich to a 10-2 thrashing of Arsenal two years ago but insists his current Napoli side face a different proposition against the Gunners this time round.The Serie A outfit visit the Emirates Stadium on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash.Ancelotti oversaw three Premier League wins in four London derbies with Arsenal during his two seasons in charge of Chelsea.But his last meeting with Arsenal saw his Bayern... Читать дальше...

When Napoli visit Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday, it will be the first time that Kalidou Koulibaly has played in London. His previous two visits to England have been ones to forget: December's1-0 defeat at Liverpool in the Champions League, and the 2-1 loss at Manchester City in October 2017.But it's highly unlikely to be the last: the Senegal international will be a prized commodity this summer, andseveralPremier League clubs have the cash to get him. You'd better get used to seeing his... Читать дальше...

Ally McCoist fears Ryan Kents red-hot form will see Rangers priced out of a permanent move for the Liverpool youngster.And the former Ibrox boss has warned Alfredo Morelos his moment of Old Firm madness is certain to reduce his options if he wants to move on from Glasgow this summer.Anfield ace Kent has been a major success story for Steven Gerrard since moving north at the start of the season.His stunning strike at Parkhead last month was a rare moment of joy for the Light Blues as they suffered... Читать дальше...

Words: Nick Miller, Paul Simpson1. Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern MunichEuropean Cup | May 26, 1982The familiar narrative of this European Cup final upset dwells on three heroic Villans: goalkeeper Nigel Spink, who replaced the injured Jimmy Rimmer after just 10 minutes and made three fine saves in only his second first-team appearance; Tony Barton, the unassuming assistant who stepped up when Ron Saunders quit as manager only three months before the final; and Tony Morley, who deceived Klaus Augenthaler with... Читать дальше...

It’s not easy to play in 100 Champions League games. You have to be a half-decent player, that’s obvious, but you also need consistency over many seasons and to play a part in several sides that went deep into the tournament - possibly all the way.The vast majority (if not quite all) of our 38 centurions have lifted the big-eared trophy over the course of their 100+ matches. A loyal 16 have only played Champions League football for one club, too.You've got eight minutes to get as many of these evergreen... Читать дальше...

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes the Foxes are underdogs in the race for Europe.They host Newcastle on Friday aiming for a fifth-straight win which would be their best Premier League run for two years.Their form has lifted them to seventh which would earn a Europa League spot if Manchester City win the FA Cup.Leicester are ahead of Wolves on goal difference having played a game more and a point above Everton and Watford, and Rodgers feels they are favourites ahead of his side.He said:... Читать дальше...

Inter Milan’s transfer head honcho Piero Ausilio was spotted at Tottenham for their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday night – and reports in Italy suggest he could be spying on Spurs’ Danish playmaker.Eriksen’s future is in doubt while he won’t commit his long-term future to Tottenham, with only one year left on his contract, and he’s been most widely linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer.Zinedine Zidane will be given serious funds to improve the La Liga giants’ fortunes next term... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery admits Arsenal need to win their Europa League quarter-final first-leg meeting with Napoli at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday given their poor record away from home.The Gunners have won five Premier League away games all season, losing 1-0 at Everton last weekend.Emerys side have also fallen to defeat in their last two away Europa League knockout games, having to turn around ties against BATE Borisov and Rennes to set up a last-eight meeting with Carlo Ancelottis Napoli.This time, Arsenal... Читать дальше...

Tottenham and Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to land Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.Perisic was formerly a target of Manchester United, but interest from Old Trafford has cooled recently – leaving north London as the likeliest destination for the Croatiainternational, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.Spurs have not bought any new players in the last two transfer windows while waiting to move into their new ground – but are ready to spend big this summer.Arsenal, meanwhile... Читать дальше...

Notts County have been given time to complete the sale of the club after a winding-up petition was adjourned by the High Court until June 5.Notts owner Alan Hardy announced last week he was close to selling the club, who owe HM Revenue and Customs 200,000 in unpaid taxes.We have been given until June 5 to settle our debt to HMRC, the Sky Bet League Two club said on Twitter.At a High Court hearing (on Wednesday), the judge adjourned the case in order to allow sufficient time for the takeover of the... Читать дальше...

First, a Champions League-size caveat: any team to have won this competition is, clearly, pretty damn good. You don't get to the position of competing for, let alone winning, the big-eared trophy without being a fine football side.However, not all winners are made equal; that's why we'veset out to rate and rank the cream of European club football since 1992. Factored in is the quality of the team, performances throughout the tournament (not just in the final), the entertainment they offered - and... Читать дальше...

Johan Mjallby says Celtic would be taking the safer bet by giving Neil Lennon the Parkhead job full-time.Roberto Martinez and Andre Villas-Boas have leapt to the top of the bookmakers odds to become Brendan Rodgers permanent replacement in recent days and Mjallby is happy to admit neither would be a major gamble for chief executive Peter Lawwell.However, with the Hoops faithful desperate to realise their 10-in-a-row dream, Mjallby who spent four years assisting Lennon during his first stint in the... Читать дальше...

Dortmund have been consideredfavourites for the Belgian, but now reports in Hazard’s home country suggest Liverpool may edge them to it.According to Nieuwsblad, Hazard would prefer a move to Dortmund, but Gladbach are unwilling to let him join a Bundesliga rival – making the Premier League his likeliest destination.The younger brother of Chelsea star Eden has already been the subject of a £36 million from Dortmund, who could lose Jadon Sancho this summer, and Hazard is said to be attracted by the... Читать дальше...

Bury chairman Steve Dale has claimed the Sky Bet League Two club is safe after a winding-up order was adjourned in the High Court until May 15.The Shakers have been given five weeks to settle their debts, the largest being to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for an unpaid tax bill, reported to be around 277,000.HMRC have taken over the winding-up petition from Burys former head coach Chris Brass, who has agreed to the clubs proposals to pay money owed to him in full, the court was told.Bury wrote on Twitter... Читать дальше...

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has vowed to come back stronger than ever after his latest injury setback.Kane suffered his fifth ankle problem in two-and-a-half years and second of 2019 during his sides 1-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Manchester City on Tuesday.The England captain is expected to have a scan on Thursday, but boss Mauricio Pochettino is concerned that Kanes season could be over.Gutted to go off injured but every setback is a chance to come back stronger than ever. Читать дальше...

Ilkay Gundogan believes Manchester City are too nervous and making too many mistakes in the Champions League.The City midfielder feels City were guilty of trying too hard as they were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final against Tottenham on Tuesday.The Premier League champions were undone by a late Son Heung-min goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving them with a deficit to overturn in next weeks return leg.Son Heung-min scored to consign Manchester City to defeat (Adam Davy/PA)After... Читать дальше...

Derby have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players after they surrounded the referee during Saturdays 3-3 draw with Brentford.The incident occurred in the 48th minute of the match when Ashley Cole was booked for simulation but was adamant he had been fouled.Derby players then crowded around refereeJohn Brooks before captain Richard Keogh stepped in to restore order.An FA statement said: Derby County FC has been charged with failing to ensure its players conducted... Читать дальше...

Manchester United players face a cut in their salaries of up to 25% next season if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.The belt-tightening could lead to some high-profile departures from Old Trafford – with Real Madrid likely to target midfield star Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to keep a hold of the French World Cup winner, saying this week: “I cannot see him not playing for us next season.”But with reports in the Sun of performance-related pay cuts for United’s top players... Читать дальше...

Conte’s former club Juventus are on course for their eighth straight Serie A title, while Inter’s season has been marred by manager Luciano Spalletti’s arguments with former captain Mauro Icardi.Inter bosses are keen for a fresh start next season, and hope to secure a first Serie A title since 2010.Conte has been without a side since his sacking by Chelsea last year, but would not prove a cheap option for the Nerazzurri: reports suggest he is demanding a £9 million salary to take on the role.That would mean he commands an annual wage around £2.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen accepts the art of defending will have to adapt to VAR after the latest controversy in the Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City.City were awarded a penalty in the 13th minute of Tuesdays first-leg tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Raheem Sterlings shot hit Danny Roses arm.Nobody appealed at the time and it was only after the VAR official advised Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to take a look that the spot-kick was given.Referee Bjorn Kuipers... Читать дальше...