Новости за 22.12.2019

The disciplinary panel didn’t see the first punch. Neither did Francis Lee. A thudding right hook delivered by Leeds United’s Norman Hunter, it knocked the Derby County forward to his knees, splitting his lip so badly that he could poke his tongue through the gash.Lee, who had enraged the opposition by tumbling over a barely outstretched leg to win a penalty and make it 2-1 in this fierce First Division battle a few days before Bonfire Night in 1975, clambered to his feet, ready to fight back. Team-mate Charlie George... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard again got the better of Jose Mourinho as Chelsea won 2-0 at Tottenham on Sunday but the victory was overshadowed by the alleged racist abuse of Blues defender Antonio Rudiger.Rudiger appeared to suggest he had been the subject of monkey chants in the second half after his involvement in Son Heung-mins red card, prompting three stadium announcements saying that racist behaviour among spectators is interfering with the game.It left a cloud over a game which should have been about Lampard... Читать дальше...

Chelsea secured victory at Tottenham, but an allegation of racism from fans towards Antonio Rudiger was reported during the battle between two London clubs fighting for the Premier League top four.Elsewhere, Manchester Uniteds inconsistent season continued with defeat at Watford while Liverpools grip on the title increased after Manchester City and Leicester did battle.Here, the PA news agency looks back at five things we learned from this weekends action.Alleged racism mars Apprentice vs MasterSpurs... Читать дальше...

Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas believes his old club may need to sell some of their star players to raise funds for the transfer market.The Gunners appointed Mikel Arteta as their new full-time manager on Friday, before being held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.Arsenal currently find themselves down in 11th place in the Premier League table as the midway point of the campaign approaches.And Nicholas thinks Arteta will need to conduct a major squad overhaul to get Arsenal back into the Champions League.“Defensively... Читать дальше...

Calum Chambers has revealed that Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to be "brave" and "work hard for each other".The former Manchester City assistant manager was appointed as the Gunners' new boss on Friday.Arteta watched Saturday's 0-0draw with Everton from the stands, leaving interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg in charge.But Chambers says that the Spaniard told his new players exactly what he expects from them in the coming weeks."Very well," he toldBT Sportwhen asked how Ljungberg and Arteta would receive... Читать дальше...

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson felt the late penalty which earned Sheffield Wednesday a 1-0 victory should not have been awarded.The clash between the two Championship promotion hopefuls had looked set to finish in a goalless stalemate at Hillsborough until Wednesday won a spot-kick five minutes from time.Tommy Rowe was adjudged to have brought downAtdhe Nuhiu inside the area andBarry Bannan sent City goalkeeper Daniel Bentley the wrong way to claim the spoils for the Owls.Wednesday climbed to third... Читать дальше...

Eric Dier says he has enjoyedworking under Jose Mourinho in the first few weeks of his tenure as Tottenham manager.The midfielder has made six Premier League starts this season, four of which have come under Mourinho.And Dier has explained what it has been like to work with the Portuguese, who will take on his former club Chelsea on Sunday.“In Portugal there are two people that are bigger than anything else, and it’s him [Mourinho] and [Cristiano]Ronaldo,” he told the Guardian.“Growing up there and... Читать дальше...

Questions over human rights, questions over effectively throwing the League Cup, mid-season disruption to fly 3,000-miles during the busiest month of the season… none of that mattered as the Liverpool players celebrated in the dressing room after being crowned, officially, the best club team in the world.In fact, you could hear them singing away during Flamengo manager’s Jorge Jesus’ lengthy post-match press conference. ‘Campione, campione… Ole, ole, ole’While Jesus was not lost for words - his press... Читать дальше...

Chris Wilder insists Sheffield United are determined to continue defying expectations in the Premier League as their away record faces its toughest examination yet.Brighton were dispatched 1-0 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday as the Blades secured a third successive victory, lifting them into fifth place overnight and forcing Wilder to field questions about Europe.The result also equalled the Premier League away record for a newly promoted team of nine games unbeaten.Watford visit Bramall Lane on... Читать дальше...

Harry Maguire wants Manchester United to begin beating the teams below them in the Premier League table.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who face last-placed Watford on Sunday, are four points adrift of the top four after 17 games.United beat Tottenham and Manchester City earlier this month, before being held to a draw by Everton last weekend.The Red Devils have also failed to defeat Crystal Palace, Southampton, West Ham, Newcastle and Bournemouth this term.And Maguire believes his team must improve... Читать дальше...

Assistant manager John Kennedy was not overly concerned by the amount of missed chances in Celtics 2-1 victory over Aberdeen.The champions had 28 shots at goal but endured a nervy moment in stoppage-time when a free-kick handed 10-man Aberdeen the chance to have only their second effort of the game.Lewis Ferguson shot over and Celtic secured their 10th consecutive Ladbrokes Premiership win to reclaim a five-point lead over Rangers.Celtic have scored two goals in each of their last four league games... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn suffered an ankle fracture during Saturdays Premier League defeat to Southampton, the club have announced.McGinn was forced off after just eight minutes after appearing to get his studs caught in the turf.Villa boss Dean Smith confirmed after the match that the Scotland midfielder had been sent for an X-ray, with the club confirming the extent of the damage on Sunday.The Club can confirm that John McGinn suffered an ankle fracture during yesterdays match with Southampton.#AVFC... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he will always have the final say on transfers.United are expected to add to their squad when the market reopens in January, with Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland among their reported targets.And Solskjaer has revealed that he will not receive any players he does not want.“I’ll always have the final say on transfers,” he said. “No one comes in the door without me saying yes. It has to be that way, even though signing players is... Читать дальше...

Nuno Espirito Santo insisted he never thinks about Wolves being in the top four after his sides comeback 2-1 victory at Norwich.Todd Cantwell had struck in the first half for Norwich, before Wolves rallied in the second half, and their stirring comeback was completed by Raul Jimenezs late winner following Romain Saiss headed equaliser.The result sees Wolves move into sixth place in the table, just one point behind Sheffield United in fifth.When asked whether the top four was in his mind, however... Читать дальше...

Carlo Ancelotti has targeted Champions League football with Everton, who he has described asone of the greatest clubs in England.Everton appointed Ancelotti as their permanent new manager on Saturday and the 60-year-old Italian has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract.Im excited to be here at one of the greatest clubs in England, Ancelotti told evertontv in his first interview at the club. | "I am excited to be here, at one of the greatest clubs in England. This is a Club with a lot of history and ambition for the future. Читать дальше...

Marcus Rashford says his Manchester United career changed after scoring two goals against Arsenal in 2016.An injury crisis saw Louis van Gaal hand the then-teenager his Premier League debut in a meeting with the Gunners.Rashford found the net twice in the first half as United ran out 3-2 winners at Old Trafford.And the England international, who has scored 10 times in the top flight this term, has reflected on the impact of that performance."Everything changed afterthe Arsenal game," he told the... Читать дальше...

Martin Peters has been described as a great person and a wonderful footballer by his former West Ham team-mates. Peters, the former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder who scored for England in their 1966 World Cup final win, died on Saturday morning aged 76 aftera long battle against Alzheimers disease.Not only was he fantastic footballer, he was an absolute gentleman, Harry Redknapp, who spent five years playing alongside Peters for the Hammers, told Sky Sports News.He was very quiet, very well-mannered, just a great person. Читать дальше...

Alex Dyer insists he can reverse Kilmarnocks fortunes if he is appointed their new manager on a permanent basis. The 1-0 defeat to Motherwell in the Ladbrokes Premiership continued the Ayrshire sides poor run of results, with only one win in their last nine games. Dyer was installed as interim boss after Angelo Alessio was sacked during the week, but the 54 year-old Englishman remains the bookies favourite for the job. Youre standing out there as a figurehead and you want to win the game, Dyer said. Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 14:00pm GMTand the game is being shown on Sky Sportsin the UK. See below for watching details where you are: SEE ALSO Premier League live stream best VPN: how to watch every game from anywhere in the worldUse a VPN to watchWatford vs Manchester United live stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services won’t work because the broadcaster knows your location based on your IP address. Your access to the game will be automatically blocked... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi scored his 50th goal of the year as Barcelona wrapped up 2019 in style with a 4-1 victory over Alaves at the Nou Camp.Messi scored his sides third goal in the 69th minute as Ernesto Valverdes men fought back from their below-par El Clasico draw with Real Madrid in midweek.Antoine Griezmann put the home side in front early and Arturo Vidal added a second on the stroke of half-time.Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to a 4-1 win over Alaves (Juan Monfort/AP)Alaves reduced the deficit through... Читать дальше...