Новости за 22.04.2019

Michael Keane hopes Everton get the credit they deserve for their stunning defeat of Manchester United on Sunday.Most of the headlines following a remarkable game at Goodison Park have been about Uniteds dismal performance in a humiliating 4-0 loss for Ole Gunnar Solskjaers side.But Everton were outstanding in all departments and defender Keane, a former United youth player, hopes that is not forgotten.Michael Keane believes Everton deserve plenty of credit (Adam Davy/PA)The centre-back said: That... Читать дальше...

Club captain David Gray and Darren McGregor have both signed new four-year contract extensions at Hibernian.Full-back Gray, 30, famously scored the winning goal in the 2016 William Hill Scottish Cup final against Rangers at Hampden Park which took the trophy back to Leith for the first time since 1902.He told the clubs official website: Its been a fantastic five years since Ive been at the club and Ive enjoyed every minute of it.Its a really good place to be at the minute and an exciting time. The... Читать дальше...

The 178th Manchester derby will see title-chasing City visit a United side licking their wounds from Sundays 4-0 humiliation at Everton.City cannot afford a slip-up in their tense battle with Liverpool, while United fans will demand a response even as they wrestle with the idea of beating City to put Liverpool in pole position for the title.Here, Press Association Sport looks at six of the best derbies to have been played at Old Trafford.April 27 1974 Manchester United 0 Manchester City 1Denis... Читать дальше...

Points really do win prizes in the Fantasy Premier League, so to see them left on the bench can be frustrating.The FPL rules require a manager to select a squad of 15 players 11 of those are picked for each weeks starting XI and four are left on the bench in case a starter isnt picked.But what happens when the substitutes score points and the starting line-up all play? Regret is the answer.Can I have my bench points plz pic.twitter.com/t8LrS0Na1m MoHmEd (@79moameeno) January 2, 2019Thats a pretty tough bench to swallow... Читать дальше...

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has called on his players to produce the perfect performance when they tackle a Watford side enjoying an outrageous season.The Saints were beaten 3-1 at Newcastle on Saturday, with a hat-trick from Ayoze Perez proving the difference.Defeat for Cardiff at home to Liverpool on Sunday saw Southampton remain five points clear of the relegation zone, and having played a match less ahead of Tuesdays trip to Vicarage Road.Hasenhuttl knows his team cannot rest easy yet... Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon wants Celtic to regroup for Kilmarnock next week after their disjointed display at Easter Road on Sunday.The Hoops performance in the goalless draw against Hibernian was not to the Northern Irishmans satisfaction and he let it be known afterwards.Celtic moved nine points ahead of Old Firm rivals Rangers with four games remaining.However, the Parkhead men cannot clinch their eighth successive Ladbrokes Premiership title at home to Killie next Saturday lunchtime, although they will be crowned... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba's potential movefrom Manchester United to Real Madrid could prove complicated by the Frenchman's wage demands, according to AS.With Pogba reportedly earning upwards of€15m a year, Madridwould be reluctant disrupt the current salary hierarchy at the club.Not only are wages a probable stumbling block, but United would take some convincing to sell a player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has previously stated he should be building a team around.Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, will also play a significant role in any transfer... Читать дальше...

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool must win their three remaining Premier League games to have a chance of claiming a first domestic title since 1990.Leaders Liverpool achieved their longest winning streak since April 2014 with Sundays 2-0 success at Cardiff making it nine victories on the trot.The result also saw Liverpool set a new club points record in the Premier League taking them on to 88 and eclipsing the 86 Rafael Benitezs side managed 10 years ago in finishing runners-up to Manchester United.3... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayRomelu Lukaku could be heading for the Manchester United exit if a suitable offer is made for the Belgium striker, the Telegraph reports. The 25-year-old is also said to be open to leaving the club, with his eyes reportedly on Juventus, meaning he could become one of the first casualties of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s summer shake-up.Manchester United’s Paul Pogba has been linked with a move to Real Madrid of late (Martin Rickett/PA)Sticking with Manchester United, and Paul Pogba’s... Читать дальше...

Chris Hughton has disputed Martin Keowns suggestion that Brightons players have downed tools and are relying on results elsewhere to avoid Premier League relegation.Pundit Keown accused Albion of lacking effort during their recent run of poor form while speaking on Sunday evenings Match of the Day 2.The struggling Seagulls have failed to score during a five-match winless streak and sit just three points above 18th-placed Cardiff.Asked whether he agreed with the comments of former Arsenal and England defender Keown... Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling will cover all the costs for the funeral of Crystal Palace youth player Damary Dawkins.The Manchester City and England forward supported the campaign by Damarys family to find a suitable stem cell donor, and became close to the youngster who died of leukaemia aged 13 last month.Sterling is due to attend the service in Dagenham on Friday.Damary was a special young man who touched a lot of lives, including my own. Positive until the end, he was an example to us all, Sterling said. ... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was moved to apologise to Manchester United fans after a heavy 4-0 defeat at Everton he said was difficult to describe because it is so bad.Solskjaer underlined his ambition to be successful at United and revealed some members of his side could be cast aside in pursuit of re-establishing the club as contenders on domestic and European fronts.For the time being, this was a sixth defeat in their last eight matches as goals from Richarlison, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Lucas Digne and Theo... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery fears Arsenal blew a big opportunity in the Premier Leagues top four race by losing 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace.Christian Benteke, Wilfried Zaha and James McArthur all found the net as Palace stunned Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, hindering the Gunners chances of Champions League qualification.Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck for Arsenal but the Gunners never looked like pulling off any kind of rescue act, leaving manager Emery counting the cost in defeat.Mesut Ozil... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp promised Liverpools focus after reclaiming top spot in the Premier Leaguewill be on preparing for their game with Huddersfield and not on this weeks Manchester derby.Liverpools 2-0 win at Cardiff on Sunday moved them onto 88 points, two more than title rivals Manchester City with three games left to play.But City can reclaim pole position by winning their game in hand against neighbours Manchester United who were thrashed 4-0 at Everton on Sunday at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Jurgen... Читать дальше...

Coach Thomas Tuchel and chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi have paid tribute to Paris Saint Germain after their Ligue 1 title win.Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as PSG celebrated winning the Championship with a 3-1 victory against Monaco at the Parc des Princes.After failing to regain their crown in the past three matches, drawing one and losing two, PSGs sixth title in the last seven seasons and the eighth in the clubs history was confirmed prior to Sunday nights game after Lilles goalless draw at Toulouse... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola recognised Phil Foden was destined for stardom the day he arrived at Manchester City.The highly-rated 18-year-old academy graduate further underlined his huge potential with the winning goal in title-chasing Citys tense but crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Saturday.Foden has been spoken of in glowing terms at City for some time but his introduction to the first team, due to an abundance of quality in the squad, has been gradual.Phil Foden was Citys match-winner on Saturday (Martin... Читать дальше...

Scott Parker expects Fulham to do everything they can to keep hold of top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic but admits it will be difficult following Premier League relegation.Striker Mitrovic underlined his importance to the west London club by claiming his 11th league goal of a difficult season to earn Saturdays 1-0 win at Bournemouth.The Serbia international joined the Cottagers last term when they were playing in the Sky Bet Championship and fired them to promotion via the play-offs with 12 goals in... Читать дальше...

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has a very personal reason for believing VAR has to be maintained and perfected following the latest controversy with the system.Fernando Llorentes crucial third goal for Spurs in their Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City was allowed to stand after referee Cuneyt Cakir checked footage and ruled that the striker had not handled the ball prior to it hitting his hip and going in.It was not clear whether the best angle of the incident was shown to the referee... Читать дальше...

Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu feels this season is shaping up to be the best of his career.The in-form Spaniard scored his 10th and 11th goals of the season in Saturdays 2-1 win at Huddersfield to keep the FA Cup finalists on course for their highest-ever Premier League finish.Yes, with goals, yes, Deulofeu said when asked if the current campaign could prove to be a career high point. But it will be the best season if we win the title (FA Cup) and we finish seventh in the Premier League.The Hornets climbed up to seventh on Saturday... Читать дальше...

Manager Chris Hughton defended his style and insisted he is doing what he must to keep Brighton in the Premier League.The Seagulls are three points above the relegation zone following Saturdays 0-0 draw at Wolves.They were branded boring by the home fans who jeered them off after an unambitious performance at Molineux where they failed to have a shot on target.Cardiffs 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday was a huge boost for Brighton and Hughton was unrepentant over his plan to keep them in the Premier... Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri believes the Champions League is overhyped.The Chelsea boss concedes Europes top-tier competition remains the worlds premier club tournament, but insists its importance is overstated.Chelsea must win the Europa League or secure a top-four Premier League finish to qualify for next terms Champions League.Sarris Chelsea will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the last four of the Europa League (Steven Paston/PA)Exclusion from the continents top table hampers recruitment and hits revenue, leaving... Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris St Germain celebrated winning the Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 victory against Monaco.After failing to regain their crown in the past three matches, drawing one and losing two, PSGs sixth title in the last seven seasons was confirmed prior to Sunday nights game after Lilles goalless draw at Toulouse earlier in the day.It was not quite a party atmosphere at the Parc des Princes, owing to the fire this week at Notre Dame in Paris. PSG replaced the player names... Читать дальше...