Новости за 13.05.2019

Speculation has circled around the young midfielder after a breakout season that also saw him earn his first senior England caps.Manchester United and Chelsea are among the big clubs to have been credited with an interest and Pellegrini was quizzed about what the future holds for the 20-year-old after the Hammers ended their season with a 4-1 win away to Watford.“It's impossible, I cannot know the future,” Pellegrini said.“He is, of course, a player who has had a brilliant season, who is 20 years... Читать дальше...

The season is over, and we have been blessed to watch two of the greatest teams of the Premier League era battle it out for top spot. The quality of football has so often been breathtaking. It’s enough to remind you why you really love football.But beauty and style alone is not why we love football. There is also a place in the game for the niggly kick, the cynical push, the “professional” foul.Yes, there can be a celebration of shithousery too.We’ve collected the 28 players who have committed the... Читать дальше...

Lee Peltier hopes Neil Warnock will stay on as manager after relegated Cardiff went out with a bang by beating Manchester United.Last weekends home loss to Crystal Palace sealed the Bluebirds fate with a match to spare, meaning Sundays trip to Old Trafford was merely the chance to make a memorable farewell to the Premier League.Few expected anything other than a home win, but Cardiff dug deep to secure their first victory against United since 1960 as goals from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing either side... Читать дальше...

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino does not think Dele Alli is in danger of missing the Champions League final despite being substituted against Everton.The England international was brought off at half-time during the final Premier League game of the season, but Pochettino says it was just a precaution.With injuries decimating Spurs squad in midfield and attack, Alli has been made to play every game in recent weeks and has looked leggy at times.Happy to secure @ChampionsLeague football for next season! Читать дальше...

A frustrated Virgil Van Dijk is looking to finish the season on a high with a Champions League triumph after being pipped to the title by Manchester City.The Liverpool centre-back, who would have swapped his Professional Footballers Association Player of the Year award for a championship medal in a heartbeat, was encouraged by how close they pushed Pep Guardiolas side domestically.And while he is confident they can challenge again next season thoughts have turned to making up for last years heartbreak... Читать дальше...

Villa came from behind to beat West Brom 2-1 in the first leg of their play-off semi-final on Saturday, with the on-loan Chelsea striker scoring the winning penalty.The 21-year-old has been in superb form in the second tier of English football this season, scoring 26 goals in 38 league games.Ahead of Tuesday’s second leg, The Telegraph has reported that Villa will make a move to sign the striker permanently this summer if they seal a return to the top flight.The England international is expected... Читать дальше...

Chelsea footballer Danny Drinkwater has been banned from the roads after ploughing his 125,000 Range Rover through a wall while twice the legal drink-drive limit.Drinkwater, 29, who had two female passengers in his car, caused 50,000 worth of damage to the vehicle and suffered a grazed forehead, Stockport Magistrates Court heard.He pleaded guilty to drink driving during a brief appearance in the dock, before he was banned from the roads for 20 months and ordered to do 70 hours of community service.He... Читать дальше...

Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists William Hill Scottish Cup final places are up for grabs following Sundays 2-0 defeat by Rangers at Ibrox.The Hoops clinched their eighth successive Ladbrokes Premiership title the previous weekend at Aberdeen but were second best against their city rivals.Gers skipper James Tavernier opened the scoring inside two minutes when his free-kick sped past everyone including Parkhead keeper Scott Bain and midfielder Scott Arfield added a second after the break.It was Celtics... Читать дальше...

Brighton have begun the search for a new manager after sacking Chris Hughton.Swansea boss Graham Potter is the early favourite to take over the Seagulls, who finished 17th in the Premier League, two points above the relegation zone.Here, Press Association Sport looks at the contenders to replace Hughton at the Amex Stadium.Graham PotterGraham Potter was appointed by Swansea last summer (Nick Potts/PA)Swansea boss Potter has quickly emerged as the odds-on favourite among bookmakers. The 43-year-old... Читать дальше...

Liverpools players will not be weighed down by the disappointment of missing out on the Premier League title as they prepare for the Champions League final, according to sports psychologist Richard Cox.The Reds racked up a remarkable tally of 97 points but it was not enough toend the clubs 29-year wait for a league trophy, with Manchester City edging them by a single point.Despite falling short, Cox said there would be no sense of negativity around Jurgen Klopps squad ahead of their clash with Tottenham... Читать дальше...

Marko Arnautovic wants West Ham to aim higher after they achieved just their second top-half Premier League finish in six years following a final day win at Watford.The Hammers secured 10th spot by leapfrogging their hosts courtesy of a comfortable 4-1 victory at Vicarage Road.Having battled against relegation for much of last season, West Ham returned to the top half under Manuel Pellegrini but Arnautovic, whose future remains uncertain, believes they can do even better next year.Every year we... Читать дальше...

The Red Devils ended the campaign in miserable fashion with a 2-0 loss at home to the relegated Bluebirds.According to The Sun, Solskjaer responded by scrapping the planned debrief, which was due to take place on Monday morning as an opportunity to assess the campaign and say goodbyes to departing players.The decision is said to have angered members of the playing squad who had made travel plans to meet family after the meeting,United’s players are now off duty until preparations get underway for the pre-season tour to Australia... Читать дальше...

James Tavernier insists Rangers will be title challengers next year if they cut out the costly mistakes which wrecked this years bid.The Ibrox skipper and his side set down a marker ahead of the next season with a 2-0 victory in the final Old Firm clash of the season.Taverniers second-minute free-kick was misjudged by Celtic keeper Scott Bain as it was allowed to drift in at the back post and Scott Arfield wrapped up the win midway through the second period.With Neil Lennons side already confirmed as champions... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool will again challenge Manchester City for the Premier League next season after just missing out on a first title in 29 years.A 2-0 win over Wolves courtesy of two goals from Sadio Mane was ultimately not enough as Citys 4-1 win at Brighton ensured Pep Guardiolas side finished just ahead of the Reds by a point.While Klopp said he cannot promise the competition will be as intense and relentless as this season, he is looking forward to another battle with City.Thank... Читать дальше...

Manchester City returned to the Etihad Stadium to celebrate their latest title triumph with around 10,000 fans on Sunday night.The newly-crowned back-to-back champions flew north after securing victory at Brighton and headed straight to the stadium where a hastily-arranged party had begun.The squad and manager Pep Guardiola paraded the trophy as they were cheered onto a stage outside the ground at around 10.45pm.The Premier League trophy is back at the Etihad Stadium tonight #MCFC pic.twitter.com/RqMyuRgGAU Andy Hampson (@andyhampson) May 12... Читать дальше...

Yaya Toure has insisted he has not yet retired, days after his agent said the former Ivory Coast international was ready to move into coaching.Agent Dimitry Seluk used Twitter on Friday to say the ex-Manchester City midfielder had ended his playing career but the 35-year-old refuted that on Sunday after commentating on Citys Premier League title triumph at Brighton.There has been a lot of confusion about my future recently, Toure wrote on Twitter.There has been a lot of confusion about my future recently. Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde insisted offering to resign as Barcelona coach had not crossed his mind after seeing his side bounce back from their Champions League nightmare with victory over Getafe on Sunday.Barca were knocked out of Europe in sensational fashion on Tuesday night when Liverpool overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win their semi-final 4-3 on aggregate.That chastening defeat came after Barca were dumped out of last seasons Champions League in similar fashion by Roma, and questions have been... Читать дальше...

Maxwel Cornet netted a brace as Lyon strengthened their grip on third place in Ligue 1 with a 3-0 win at Marseille.Cornet put OL ahead at the Stade Velodrome with a fine finish in the 24th minute.The hosts were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half when Duje Caleta-Car was sent off, and Lyon scored twice more late on through substitute Moussa Dembele in the 84th minute and Cornet in the 86th.With two more rounds of matches to go, Lyon, in the final Champions League berth, are four points... Читать дальше...