Новости за 13.04.2019

Manchester Uniteds fortuitous victory over West Ham on Saturday was attended by an unlikely lucky charm.A search of the stands next to the home team dugout in Old Trafford by Press Association Sport Chief Football Writer Simon Peach after the match revealed that a sex toy was in attendance.Didnt expect to see this by the Old Trafford dugout. So. Many. Questions. pic.twitter.com/fIlbaxwaxu Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) April 13, 2019Whether or not the adult member of the crowd inspired the Red Devils to their 2-1 triumph... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted fortune smiled on Manchester United in their 2-1 victory over West Ham.A brace of penalties from Paul Pogba either side of Felipe Andersons leveller lifted United above Arsenal and into fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.However, Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini questioned the awarding of both spot-kicks and rued Anderson having a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside when the score was goalless.3 points @ManUtd @marcusrashford... Читать дальше...

Marcelo Bielsa is refusing to get carried away after Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 to move a step nearer to promotion.Jack Harrison hit a second-half winner to open up a three point cushion on Sheffield United in the race for Premier League.Harrison broke the deadlock in the 65th minute after Wednesday had frustrated the Whites.Leeds had been denied by two wonder saves from Wednesday keeper Keiren Westwood during a dominant first half.But it could have been more comfortable as United wasted a number of good chances... Читать дальше...

A report in Madrid-based AS suggested that the German midfielder was considering his options this summer after a particularly disappointing campaign in which his club haven’t made it beyond the last 16 of the Champions League and will finish far behind Barcelona.Manchester United have been linked with a move for the proven pass-master with Paul Pogba’s future uncertain, Ander Herrera set to depart and a general dearth of experience in central midfield. The newspaper suggested that Kroos was looking for a fresh challenge ... Читать дальше...

Earlier this week, Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl credited the Reds with potential interest in the 26-year-old Belgian, who has scored nine goals and created as many more in the Bundesliga this season."Thorgan let us know he did not want to extend his contract,"Eberl said. "He will leave the club next season."We'll have to see where his path will continue. I don't know whether it will be at BVB, who are constantly being mentioned, or at Atletico Madrid, Liverpool or another club."French website Foot Mercato ... Читать дальше...

Wilson had been linked with an offer from Stamford Bridge this summer, after Blues assistant Gianfranco Zola confirmed that the Cherries hitman was “of interest” earlier this season.The 27-year-old has scored 12 goals and added eight assists in 26 Premier League appearances this term, and claims he sees himself only at Bournemouth for the foreseeable future. "I signed a long-term contract, I’m happy down there, I’m playing football," said Wilson, speaking at a Football for Peace initiative dinner."As... Читать дальше...

John Eustace insisted there was no prospect of him being given the QPR managers job despite presiding over the 4-0 Sky Bet Championshp thrashing of Swansea.Eustace was placed in caretaker charge following the recent sacking of Steve McClaren and is unsure whether he will still be at the helm for Fridays game against Blackburn.Former Tottenham and Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is director of football Les Ferdinands first choice to take over at Loftus Road and several other candidates have been interviewed.Eustace... Читать дальше...

Jack Harrison hit the winner as Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 to open up a three-point cushion on Sheffield United in the race for the Premier League. Harrison produced a deadly finish in the 65th minute to finally break the deadlock after Wednesday had frustrated their Yorkshire rivals.The Whites had been denied by two wonder saves from visiting goalkeeper Keiren Westwood during a dominant first half.United were also left counting the cost of some wayward finishing, with Patrick Bamford in... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard believes life in the Championship has made Mason Mount a better player after his first hat-trick in England earned Derby a 4-0 victory that pushed Bolton to the brink of relegation.The on-loan Chelsea midfielder, who spent last season at Vitesse Arnhem, took his tally for the season to 10 with another eye-catching display.Lampard said: He did well in Holland last year, but its not the competitive nature of the Championship I believe.I think he has developed here this season and there will be some testers for him. Читать дальше...

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is backing his team to maintain their current progressand win a place in the Championship play-offs after their 2-1 home win over Bristol City.Tammy Abraham broke the stalemate with a 55th-minute penalty his 24th goal of the season and Conor Hourihane added a second in the 66th minute beforeFamara Diedhiou pulled one back for the visitors eight minutes later.However, there was no equaliser and Villa could not be denied their eighth successive win, equalling a record... Читать дальше...

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde defended making sweeping changes after the LaLiga leaders were held to a goalless draw at bottom club Huesca.Lionel Messi was one of several star names missing from the trip to the Estadio El Alcoraz.The Argentina playmaker had been given the all-clear after scans following a collision with Manchester Uniteds Chris Smalling during the Champions League match at Old Trafford on Wednesday.No goals, but reasons to be cheerful #HuescaBara #ForaBarahttps://t.co/xjXVF7F0Nb FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 13... Читать дальше...

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock said he wanted to avoid another Football Association charge as he largely bit his tongue following Mike Deans controversial decision to reverse a penalty decision in their 2-0 defeat by Burnley.The hosts were leading through Chris Woods first-half goal when referee Dean pointed to the spot early in the second half after assistant Darren Cann flagged for handball against Ben Mee.But, after a discussion with Cann and his other assistant Ian Hussin, Dean changed his mind and... Читать дальше...

LaLiga leaders Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at bottom club Huesca, where manager Ernesto Valverde made sweeping changes.Lionel Messi was rested for the trip to the Estadio El Alcoraz, despite being given the all-clear after scans following a collision with Manchester Uniteds Chris Smalling during the Champions League match at Old Trafford on Wednesday.With the second leg against the English side looming and another LaLiga title in sight, Valverde opted for some fresh faces while also covering... Читать дальше...

Sheffield Uniteds automatic promotion hopes from the Sky Bet Championship were dealt a blow after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Millwall.Gary Madine put United in front in the second half before Ben Marshall missed a penalty for the visitors after John Egans red card offence.Jake Cooper then headed an equaliser deep into stoppage time for the visitors.United started the day in third place, one point from automatic promotion after their 1-1 draw with Birmingham in midweek.Millwall arrived... Читать дальше...

Tomer Hemed scored twice as managerless QPR emphatically eased their relegation fears by thrashing Swansea 4-0 at Loftus Road.Darnell Furlong and Massimo Luongo also scored for the west London side, whose win was their first in eight matches and only their second in 18 Sky Bet Championship games since Boxing Day. Rangers, with John Eustace in caretaker charge following the recent sacking of Steve McClaren, were two up inside five minutes and 3-0 ahead by the 17-minute mark.Furlongs first league goal... Читать дальше...

Blackburn recorded their first away win since January as a 2-1 victory at the City Ground all but ended Nottingham Forests play-off hopes.Joe Rothwells fine curling finish put Rovers ahead in the 29th minute and Danny Graham made it 2-0 four minutes into the second half.Ryan Yates helped to pull one back although the final touch might have come off Rovers defender Elliott Bennett but Forest fell to a third straight defeat that left them eight points off the Championships top six with four games... Читать дальше...

Britt Assombalongas 13th goal of the season kept Middlesbroughs play-off hopes alive as they beat Hull 1-0.Boro brought an end to a run of four consecutive home defeats by putting a dent in Hulls own attempts to make a late climb into the top six.Assombalonga was in the right place to turn in Ashley Fletchers low cross with 25 minutes on the clock and that was how it stayed at a nervy Riverside despite Kamil Grosicki hitting the bar with a late free-kick.Hull, who had won their previous three games... Читать дальше...

Goals from Tammy Abraham and Conor Hourihane earned Aston Villa an eighth successive Championship win as they beat fellow play-off hopefuls Bristol City 2-1 at Villa Park.Abraham broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half from the penalty spot his 24th goal of the season and Hourihane doubled their lead 11 minutes later.Bristol City put themselves back into contention with a 74th-minute goal from Famara Diedhiou but it could not prevent the Robins plunging to only their fourth defeat since... Читать дальше...

Ipswichs long reign in the Championship is over after their 1-1 draw with Birmingham meant an end to 17 consecutive seasons in the second tier.Goals came just after the start of both halves with Lukas Jutkiewicz putting the visitors ahead in the seventh minute only for Gwion Edwards to reply in the 46th minute.Relegation to League One a level the club has not played at since 1957 had long looked a matter of inevitability for a team that has won just four games all season.Birmingham took the lead... Читать дальше...

Referee Mike Dean controversially reversed his decision to award Cardiff a penalty as the Bluebirds troubles deepened with a 2-0 loss against Burnley at Turf Moor.Chris Wood deservedly gave the hosts a 31st-minute lead but Cardiff looked to have been presented with a great chance to equalise moments after the restart when Ben Mee was penalised for handball.It was assistant Darren Cann who raised his flag but, after a discussion with Dean, the referee changed his mind, leaving Cardiffs players and... Читать дальше...

Fulham secured just a fifth Premier League win of the season as Scott Parkers already-relegated side outplayed Everton at Craven Cottage.After their immediate relegation back to the Sky Bet Championship was confirmed last time out at Watford, the Whites ran out deserved 2-0 victors against a disappointing Everton.Captain Tom Cairney opened the scoring with just the second Premier League goal of his career and his first since scoring against Everton for Hull in March 2010 and it was Ryan Babel who... Читать дальше...

Second-half goals from Will Vaulks and Matt Crooks saw Rotherham come from two goals down to earn a battling 2-2 draw at Stoke in the Championship.Quickfire goals within the space of two minutes inside the opening half hour from Sam Vokes and Sam Clucas put the hosts ahead going into the interval.But the Millers fought back in the second half, with their revival starting when captain Vaulks pulled one back 14 minutes after half time when he headed in from a corner.And the South Yorkshire club were... Читать дальше...

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino hopes Lucas Mouras hat-trick in the 4-0 win against Huddersfield can inspire him to fill the void left by Harry Kane.Moura created a slice of history by becoming the first man to score a treble in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the Brazilian celebrated on the pitch with his son after the game.Victor Wanyama put the hosts on the way to a comfortable win as they strengthened their Premier League top-four hopes with a third win from three at their new home.Talisman... Читать дальше...

Hearts boss Craig Levein hailed his players for refusing to buckle to the pressure as they shrugged off first-half nerves to book their place in next months William Hill Scottish Cup final.The Jambos dominated the first 45 minutes at Hampden against John Robertsons Inverness but were booed off at the break by their own support after failing to capitalise.It was the second time in a matter of days that the Gorgie faithful had turned on their team after seeing them lose to bitter rivals Hibernian in... Читать дальше...

Paris St Germain are hoping to seize a second opportunity to claim their sixth Ligue 1 title in seven seasons when they face Lille on Sunday.A 2-2 draw with Strasbourg last weekend prevented them from retaining their crown in record-equalling time and they only need a point at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy to get over the line.Neymar remains sidelined by a broken foot and Edinson Cavani is still struggling with a hip problem, but Kylian Mbappe is likely to be restored to the starting line-up.PSG boss Thomas Tuchel said: We use Mbappe too much. Читать дальше...