Новости за 22.04.2019

Makeshift forward John Brooks snatched a point for Wolfsburg with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Eintracht Frankfurt.Frankfurt, who are 16th and just three points clear of the automatic relegation places, opened the scoring in the 76th minute through Jonathan De Guzman before centre-back Brooks slotted the ball home in the final minute.Wout Weghorst had an early chance to take the lead after play was delayed while a number of plastic balls thrown as part of continued... Читать дальше...

Marcelo insists he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid this summer - despite being linked with a reunion with good friend Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus.Zinedine Zidane's arrival seems to have curtailed any plans the club or the player may have had to part ways, with the Frenchman reinstating the full-back into his starting XI.The 30-year-old has three years left on his current contract at Real and has been linked with a switch to Serie A winners Juve."Everyone knows the happiness I have, and I show that every day training or playing... Читать дальше...

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa admitted his sides automatic promotion chances are looking gloomy after their 2-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Brentford.Neal Maupay gave Brentford the lead on the stroke of half-time when he curled astunning 25-yard drive past Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla and Sergi Canosput the game beyond doubt just after the hour mark when he finishedoff a slick four-man move.The result leaves Leeds three points behind second-placed Sheffield United and with an inferior goal difference... Читать дальше...

Sky Bet Championship leaders Norwich were forced to wait to secure promotion to the Premier League after being held to a 2-2 draw by Stoke.The Canaries could have sealed top spot with victory at the Bet365 Stadium but they had to settle for a point for a fourth game in succession.That allowed Sheffield United to cut the gap at the top to three points but Norwich will still return to the top flight if they take a point from either of their two remaining games.Four draws on the bounce. #ncfc pic.twitter.com/ZfgobKHxWB... Читать дальше...

James Milner admits he will become a Manchester United supporter for the first time as Liverpool hope for anadvantage in the Premier League title race.Milner counts Uniteds three great rivals Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester City on a 17-year playing CV that has seen him rack up more than 600 senior games.But the 33-year-old midfielder will put history to one side in the Manchester derby on Wednesday when City meet United at Old Trafford.Another big performance #waaarrrmmmm #dryyyyyyy #robbointhesunsecondhalf... Читать дальше...

Brentford dealt Leeds hopes of an automatic return to the Premier League a hammer blow with a thrilling 2-0 win at Griffin Park.Neal Maupay gave Brentford the lead on the stroke of half time when he curled a stunning 25-yard drive past Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla.Sergi Canos, a thorn in the visitors side down the left throughout the first half, slid the Frenchman in with a slide-rule through ball for him to notch his 27th of the season.And Canos put the game beyond doubt just after the hour mark when... Читать дальше...

Tony Mowbray praised wonderful footballer Ben Brereton, whose first Blackburn goal helped them to a comfortable 2-0 win over relegated Bolton.Brereton, who signed for the club in August, made the crucial breakthrough in the Sky Bet Championship clash with a calm 12-yard finish on the half hour.Adam Armstrong, once on loan at Bolton, haunted his former club with a close range finish in the 50th minute his ninth strike this season.After losing nine games in 11, Blackburn have now won four in succession... Читать дальше...

Norwich boss Daniel Farke says his players must continue to believe in themselves following their 2-2 draw at Stoke.The faltering Canaries twice squandered the lead as they were held to their fourth successive draw.Onel Hernandez gave the Sky Bet Championship pacesetters the lead midway through the first half after he tapped home a loose ball, only forAshley Williams to level just after the break with a back post header.Teemu Pukki restored the visitors lead when flicked home from a Mario Vrancic... Читать дальше...

Swansea boss Graham Potter hailed the performance of striker Daniel James as his team ended a barren run of away form with a 1-0 win against Ipswich.James strike from distance in the 57th minute struck a post and was followed up by Wayne Routledge for the only goal of the game as the Swans ended a run of seven consecutive defeats on the road with the victory at Portman Road.Swansea kept their outside hopes of a play-off spot alive with the win, with the gap to sixth place standing at five points but the Swans have three games left.Potter said... Читать дальше...

Rotherham manager Paul Warne said his team will not give up despite facing a battle to survive relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after a 3-1 home defeat to Birmingham.The Blues secured their own status and reached the 50-point mark thanks to goals from Jacques Maghoma, Jota and substitute Kerim Mrabti.But the Millers are three points adrift of Millwall, who have a game in hand as well as a superior goal difference, and face a trip to West Brom and play at home to Middlesbrough on the final day of the season.Warne said... Читать дальше...

Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce hailed his sides performance in their 2-0 win against Bristol City and praised Barry Bannans match-winning performance.Bannan opened the scoring in the 17th minute with stunning strike into the top corner from 25 yards that left Max OLeary with no chance.The Owls doubled their lead in the 39thminute when Bannan clipped a delightful ball behind the City defence to Lucas Joao, who calmly lifted the ball over OLeary and into the back of the net.The Robins fought... Читать дальше...

Paul Cook could not hide his delight and relief at seeing his Wigan side secure their Sky Bet Championship status with two games to spare thanks to a 2-0 victory over Preston at the DW Stadium.Goals in either half from Leon Clarke and Lee Evans were enough to sink Preston, who played for 56 minutes with 10 men after Ryan Ledson was sent off for a high challenge on Wigans Kal Naismith.Coupled with Rotherhams 3-1 home defeat to Birmingham, it was enough to see Wigan last years League One champions... Читать дальше...

Harry Wilson scored twice in stoppage time as Derby boosted their Sky Bet Championship play-off prospects with a 2-0 victory over QPR.Wilson converted a penalty in the fifth minute of added time and then broke away to clinch a vital win which lifts Frank Lampards team up to sixth.The Rams had scored 10 goals in their previous two home games and they went close in the fourth minute when Martyn Waghorn flicked on a Wilson free-kick but Joe Lumley parried before the ball was scrambled clear.QPR broke... Читать дальше...

Sky Bet Championship leaders Norwich were forced to wait to secure promotion to the Premier League after being held to a 2-2 draw by Stoke.The Canaries could have secured top spot had they won at the Bet365 Stadium and other results gone in their favour but they had to settle for a point for a fourth game in succession.Onel Hernandez fired Daniel Farkes side ahead after 24 minutes but Stoke responded after the break through Ashley Williams.Teemu Pukki, netting his 28th league goal of the season,... Читать дальше...

Wigan secured their Sky Bet Championship status in style with a 2-0 derby-day triumph over a Preston side who played for most of the game with 10 men after Ryan Ledson was sent off.The Latics were already 1-0 up when Ledson lost his head and almost removed that of Kal Naismith with a dangerously high foot on 34 minutes that left referee Andf Madley with no option.Naismith had laid Wigans opening goal on a plate for Leon Clarke inside 11 minutes after a mistake in the Preston defence.And the win... Читать дальше...

Norwichs return to the Premier League remains on hold after they were held to a 2-2 draw at Stoke.The Canaries twice threw away a lead as they wasted the chance to move further clear of chasing Leeds and Sheffield United. Onel Hernandez gave Norwich the lead midway through the first half, before Ashley Williams levelled just after the break.Teemu Pukki restored the visitors lead against the run of play on 66 minutes. But they held it for just three minutes after Ryan Edwards levelled with a wonderful... Читать дальше...

Watford host Southampton on Tuesday night with Hornets head coach Javi Gracia insisting his side need the points just as much as their lowly visitors.With an FA Cup final meeting with Manchester City on the horizon and the potential for a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League, Gracia has enjoyed a fine first full season at Vicarage Road.Southampton, meanwhile, are still not mathematically safe from relegation and are currently five points clear of Cardiff in 18th despite winning three of their... Читать дальше...

Nottingham Forest ended a run of four straight defeats with a resounding 3-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over Middlesbrough at the City Ground.The result, which leaves Boros play-off fate out of their own hands, came via Joe Lolleys brace either side of Alexander Milosevics second-half strike.Forests margin of victory would have been greater but for a fine performance from Darren Randolph in the Boro goal, with Tony Pulis side turning in a desperate display in which they failed to muster a meaningful... Читать дальше...

If its a goalkeeping bargain youre looking for to finish strongly in the Fantasy Premier League, Vicente Guaita could be your man.Wayne Hennessey started the season as Crystal Palaces first choice, but Guaita appears to have usurped him in the pecking order since stepping in for the 1-0 victory over Leicester, the Spaniard has played in 17 of the Eagles last 19 matches.And while Guaita costs a mere 4.2m, his ownership of 1.8% shows he is well and truly flying under the radar.So why else should you... Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe has told Canal Plus that he is committed toParis Saint-Germain, amid ongoing rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid.The France striker has scored 36 goals in all competitions this season, netting a hat-trick against former side Monacoon the day PSG were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions, following Lille's draw with Toulouse."I am here, I am in the project," said Mbappe of PSG."It's good for Real Madrid if there is Zizou, but I will watch merely as an admirer."With the hat-trick... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith hailed his history-making players following their 1-0 Sky Bet Championship win against Millwall at Villa Park.The victory, courtesy of Jonathan Kodjias strike after 30 minutes, was a club record 10th successive win beating the previous record that had been set 109 years ago.Villa, who have now virtually assured themselves of a place in the play-offs, would have won by a greater margin but for Millwall goalkeeper David Martin who saved from Anwar El Ghazi, Jack Grealish and Andre Green.Smith said... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa secured a 10th successive win for the first time in the clubs history with a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory against Millwall at Villa Park.Jonathan Kodjias goal in the 30th minute secured their memorable win and all but assured Villa of a place in the play-offs.Villa had been languishing in mid-table before starting their amazing run, which has surpassed the previous best of nine consecutive victories set back in 1910.While Villa are chasing promotion, Millwall are fighting desperately... Читать дальше...

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry is in talks with New York Red Bulls over the vacant manager's job, report Sky Sports News.Henry took his first steps into management with Monaco in October 2018 but was relieved of his duties in January, having won just fiveof his 20 matches in charge.Previously Roberto Martinez's assistant with the Belgium national side, the 41-year-old could return to the club where he finished his playing career, after being identified by the owners as a prime... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery insists he can keep rotating to protect his players and seal a top-four Premier League finish.Arsenal made seven changes from Thursdays Europa League win in Napoli for Sundays league clash with Crystal Palace, only to be beaten 3-2 by the Eagles.The Gunners Champions League qualification hopes took a hit in losing a game they expected to win, with Palace claiming their eighth victory on the road this term.Unai Emery, pictured, remains confident Arsenal can still secure a top-four Premier... Читать дальше...

Philippe Coutinho is being lined up by Chelsea as a potential replacement for Eden Hazard.Should the 28-year-old Belgian complete a long-rumoured move to Real Madrid this summer, former Liverpool man Coutinho could return to the Premier League, according to Telefoot (via Calciomercato.com).The Brazilian has struggled since his move to the Catalan club in January 2018, starting just 19 league games this season, though he scored his side's third in their 3-0 win against Manchester United in the Champions... Читать дальше...