Новости за 23.04.2019

Southamptons Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history after just 7.69 seconds against Watford.Here, Press Association Sport looks back at the fastest goals in Premier League history.1. Shane Long, 7.69 secondsWatford v Southampton, 2019 7.69 seconds the fastest goal in #PremierLeague history!@ShaneLong7 #WATSOU pic.twitter.com/p2QNLKfSM5 Premier League (@premierleague) April 23, 2019The striker charged down Craig Cathcarts pass and clipped the ball past goalkeeper Ben Foster... Читать дальше...

Southampton striker Shane Long has broken the record for the fastest goal in Premier League history after scoring seven seconds into his sides game at Watford.Long charged down an attempted pass from Craig Cathcart and then lobbed the ball over Ben Foster to give his side the lead..@OptaJoe are now going with 7 seconds! It still sets the record, but can you remember who held it before tonight? pic.twitter.com/eWzSGfwyDM Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 23, 2019The goal was officially... Читать дальше...

Cardiff and the Air Charter Association have called for urgent action against illegal flights following the plane crash which led to the death of Emiliano Sala.Sala, 28, was flying to Cardiff in January following his transfer from French side Nantes when thePiper Malibu plane piloted by David Ibbotson crashed into the English Channel.The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) found in its preliminary report in February that Ibbotson was not licensed to fly fee-paying passengers and the plane itself... Читать дальше...

Liverpool will play a friendly in Yankee Stadium as they return to the United States for this summers pre-season preparations.The New York Yankees baseball teams historic arena will host the third and final match of the mini-tour, against Sporting Lisbon on July 24.Prior to that Liverpool will take on manager Jurgen Klopps former club Borussia Dortmund in the first competitive football match in the University of Notre Dames 77,000-capacity stadium in Indiana, on July 19.The Reds then fly to Boston... Читать дальше...

A tearful Charlie Nicholas recalled Billy McNeills thoughtfulness as the former Celtic striker paid tribute to his ex-manager.Nicholas was among many former colleagues and opponents who spoke warmly of the most successful captain in Celtics history following his death at the age of 79.McNeill signed Nicholas in each of his two spells as Celtic boss and the former Arsenal player wiped away tears during an emotional tribute on Sky Sports News.There was one moment in my life when he took time to phone my mum, Nicholas said. Читать дальше...

Trent Alexander-Arnold has not exactly flown under the radar this season as a Fantasy Premier League option, but if you are one of the 79 per cent of managers yet to buy him, there is still time.The Liverpool and England player is the third highest-scoring defender in terms of FPL points this season, behind only team-mates Virgil Van Dijk and Andrew Robertson.He is also third on the list of defenders with FPL assists (eight) and has racked up some serious clean sheet points in the Reds title-challenging... Читать дальше...

The family of former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill encouraged fans to sing his songs and help us celebrate his life after the death of the first British footballer to lift the European Cup.Bertie Auld led the way by singing the Celtic Song after laying flowers by the statue of his former team-mate and close friend as supporters gathered outside Celtic Park to pay their respects.Tributes poured in from colleagues and opponents alike for a man who won 31 trophies as a player and manager with Celtic... Читать дальше...

Peter Barnes expects Manchester United to go all out for victory in Wednesdays crunch derby with Manchester City regardless of the awkward dilemma facing fans.United could play a pivotal role in the tense Premier League title race between City and Liverpool as they host their neighbours at Old Trafford.United fans know that victory or even just a draw would hand their most hated rivals Liverpool the initiative in the battle for the top.Yet giving any ground in a derby is usually more than any United supporter can stomach. Читать дальше...

Manchester United are hopeful of signing Gareth Bale for an initial fee of just £5m, report Marca.The Real Madrid forward has endured a frustrating campaign at the Bernabeu, and the return of Zinedine Zidane for a second spell as manager could bring an end to his La Liga career this summer.United have been linked with the Wales international several times in the past, although they would probably be reluctant to splash out a sizeable transfer fee on a player who has suffered with injuries in the last few years.However... Читать дальше...

In the hands of a criminal, a knife can be used to take a life,” says the Canadian writer Gabor Maté. “But in the hands of a surgeon, a knife can be used to save a life. So is a knife good or bad?”It’s a point that can be less dramatically applied to a simple little end-to-end encrypted messaging tool that has taken over the world. WhatsApp is mainly used for casual jabber, but it has also revolutionised communication to such a degree that we’re still dealing with its real impact, positive and negative, which has been unexpectedly far-reaching.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is likely to need surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon, according to an orthopaedic surgeon.The 18-year-old Chelsea midfielder revealed his season is over as a result of the injury he suffered against Burnley on Monday evening.The Blues are yet to confirm how the England internationals treatment will proceed, with a variety of options available depending upon the nature of the damage, but he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines regardless.Professor Paul Lee, specialist in sports... Читать дальше...

Chelsea Women and England defender Anita Asante has backed Raheem Sterlings call for greater sanctions for racism and more diversity in senior positions within the national game.In an article in The Times newspaper on Tuesday, Sterling wrote the people who run the game are doing nowhere near enough to solve the problem of racism in football and thats not good enough.The Manchester City star suggested there should be an automatic nine-point deduction for racist abuse at games and the clubs involved... Читать дальше...

Liverpool have told Atletico Madrid that they must pay £34.7m to sign Marko Grujic this summer, report ESPN.The Serbia international is currently on loan at Hertha Berlin, having failed to make a first-team appearance for his parent club since December 2017.The 23-year-old doesn't appear to have a future at Anfield, but Liverpool aren't willing to let him go on the cheap either.The Reds paid just £5.1m for Grujic’s services in 2016 and seem confident that they can generate a substantial profit on... Читать дальше...

They might only account for a fraction of a Fantasy Premier League managers score, but bonus points could be the difference between becoming a mini-league champion or not so how can you use them to your advantage?To make the most of the FPLs Bonus Points System (BPS) first one must understand it.The BPS is used to award bonus points to individual players at the end of a game the player with the highest BPS score in each fixture receives three bonus points, the second highest score receives two... Читать дальше...

Boss Nuno Espirito Santo has urged Wolves to go for the kill against Arsenal.Wolves have a better points-per-game ratio against the top six 1.3 than the bottom six 1.1 and were held 0-0 by relegation-threatened Brighton on Saturday.Arsenal crashed to a 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday and have won just two more points on the road, 22, than Wolves this season.The Gunners have only the ninth best away record in the division and Nuno is eager to let his players off the leash.Every game is a new challenge... Читать дальше...

Andy Mitten has been the editor of fanzine United We Stand since 1989---Sometimes it takes the enemy to point out the obvious. On Sunday, before Manchester United’s tame surrender at Goodison Park, I had the misfortune of spending some time with Liverpool fans. One is an old friend; another kindly let me park my car at his mother’s house close to Goodison.They’ve both watched Liverpool home and away for decades. They’re having the time of their lives – partly because United aren’t, and instead starting... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery is not expecting any favours from Wolves on Wednesday night as Arsenal continue to fight for a place in the Premier League top four.A rare home defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Sunday has left the Gunners on the periphery of the Champions League positions, sitting fifth and a point behind rivals Chelsea as they head to Molineux for their game in hand.Wolves have lost at Southampton and drawn 0-0 at home to relegation-threatened Brighton since losing their FA Cup semi-final to Watford.Arsenal... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have enquired about the availability of Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Sule, according to sport1.The Red Devils have conceded 48 goals this season and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to bolster his defensive options ahead of next term.Sule has emerged as a leading target for United, who have reportedly sounded Bayern out over a potential £51.9m transfer.The former Hoffenheim man has become an integral part of Niko Kovac’s team this campaign, making 27 appearances in the Bundesliga.Bayern... Читать дальше...

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out of Wednesdays derby at Manchester United, manager Pep Guardiola has said.The Belgium internationals injury-hit campaign took another turn for the worse as he sustained a hamstring problem in Saturdays defeat of Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium.The 27-year-old could feature again this season but Guardiola admits he is unsure when he will be fit again.PEP We will see if (KDB) can play one or two more games and next season take care of him.We are going to speak with him... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are monitoring Kieran Trippier’s situation at Tottenham after the England international was linked with a move away from north London.Trippier has endured a difficult domestic season after starring at last summer’s World Cup, and the Sun claim that Spurs are preparing to cash in on the right-back this summer.Atletico Madrid are also keeping tabs on the former Burnley defender, but their likely bid of £15m falls some way short of Spurs’ £40m valuation.That could allow United to jump... Читать дальше...

8. Alvaro MorataA return of 24 goals in 48 starts looks eminently respectable. It compares favourably to anyone else on this list. And yet consider that six of those goals came early on, that a missed penalty on Morata’s debut helped cost Chelsea the Community Shield, that he got more cards than bookings in the second half of last season and that he lost his place to Olivier Giroud.Now a £58 million signing has the strange distinction of being the most expensive player to be loaned out at the moment.7. Gonzalo HiguainUnder Maurizio Sarri... Читать дальше...

Celtics European Cup-winning captain and former manager Billy McNeill has died aged 79.As the leader of Jock Steins famed Lisbon Lions, McNeill became the first British player to ever hoist aloft the trophy after the Hoops victory over Inter Milan in May 1967.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at his career in pictures.Billy McNeill (left) and Bobby Moore (right) led out their respective Scotland and England teams ahead of a 2-2 draw at Wembley in April 1965 (PA Archive/PA Images)Billy McNeill... Читать дальше...

Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup on May 25, 1967.Jock Steins Lisbon Lions beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Estadio Nacional in the Portuguese capital.Here, Press Association Sport remembers the trailblazing side which made history and takes a look at what became of the players, all of whom were born within a 30-mile radius of Glasgow.Ronnie SimpsonGoalkeeper Ronnie Simpson joined Celtic from Hibernian (PA)The goalkeeper enjoyed one of the most spectacular Indian summers in... Читать дальше...

Virgil van Dijk insists that Manchester United should do themselves a favour when they face Manchester City this week.Pep Guardiola's side are two points behind Liverpool at the top of the table, but victory at Old Trafford would put City - who have currently played a game fewer than Jurgen Klopp's men - in firm control of the title race.Liverpool are therefore in the unfamiliar position of wanting United to win on Wednesday, but Van Dijk insists the Red Devils should go all out for the three pointsfor... Читать дальше...

Man United 2-1 Tottenham, 1999On the final day of the 1998/99 campaign, Arsenal needed a lacklustre and mid-table Spurs to perform the unthinkable: enter Fortress Old Trafford and turn over Alex Ferguson's Treble-chasing side. Only then would Arsene Wenger's men have a shot at winning their second Premier League title in as many years.The circumstances surrounding the fixture added spice. George Graham, the former Arsenal manager, had been installed at White Hart Lane and was making jokes that Hobbit-sized... Читать дальше...