Новости за 08.02.2020

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa says he is taking all the blame for his sides 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.Goals from Sammy Ameobi and Tyler Walker sunk the Whites to leave them clinging on to second spot on goal difference.United were off the pace from the start with Lewis Grabban and Tiago Silva both having chances for Forest inside the opening 15 minutes.The pressure paid off when Ameobi fired Forest ahead after he beat goalkeeper Kiko Casilla at his near post with a thunderous effort on 31 minutes.Grabban... Читать дальше...

Leeds promotion hopes suffered another blow with a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Nottingham Forest.Sammy Ameobi gave Forest a half-time lead before Tyler Walker wrapped it up in added time to move Forest to within a point of their second-placed opponents.Faltering Leeds have won just one of their last nine Championship games and are now level on points with Fulham.It was a deserved victory for the home side, who knocked Marcelo Bielsas team out of their usual passing stride with their high-tempo... Читать дальше...

Barcelona manager Quique Setien is expecting a special game as he returns to former club Real Betis on Sunday for the first time since stepping into his new role.The 61-year-old left the Andalusian club in May before replacing the dismissed Ernesto Valverde at the helm of Barcelona in January.His Betis departure came after a spell of poor form saw finish tenth place in the La Liga table, though the club has fared little better this season and head into Sundays clash 13th.@QSetien on going back to face his former team... Читать дальше...

Ayr United player-manager Mark Kerr insists Aaron Muirheads stupid challenge cost them the chance of another William Hill Scottish Cup upset.The Ladbrokes Championship outfit, who knocked out Ross County in the previous round, had hoped to take another Premiership scalp when they edged ahead after four minutes against St Johnstone through Aaron Drinan.However, the January loan signings strike was cancelled out by a Muirhead own goal in the 18th minute and the defender was then booked and later shown... Читать дальше...

Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes his sides coolness under pressure will be crucial in their bid to secure promotion.Ollie Watkins struck three minutes from time to snatch a 3-2 victory in a pulsating clash against Middlesbrough at Griffin Park their first home win over Boro since 1938.Boro levelled through Lewis Wing and Ashley Fletcher after Julian Jeanvier and Bryan Mbeumo twice gave the hosts the lead.But Watkins 20th goal of the campaign sealed the win and kept the Bees hot on the heels... Читать дальше...

Manager Mark Bowen blamed Readings midweek FA Cup exploits for a tired display in the scrappy 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at home to mid-table rivals Hull.The Tigers almost went ahead early on when home goalkeeper Rafael tipped a powerful Marcus Maddison effort on to a post but Reading improved on a poor first-half display and snatched the lead in the 56th minute through Jordan Obitas near-post finish.However, Hull levelled eight minutes from the end when a deflected effort from substitute Mallik... Читать дальше...

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin felt his team were denied two major penalty claims in their 1-1 William Hill Scottish Cup draw with Motherwell.Saints claimed for handballs against Liam Donnelly and Peter Hartley in quick succession after Ilkay Durmus had a shot saved as they trailed to Mark OHaras 21st-minute opener.Durmus also hit a post in the first half but Motherwell looked comfortable after the break until Alex Jakubiak marked his first St Mirren start with a deflected strike in the 74th minute.With the wind and rain worsening... Читать дальше...

Manager Phillip Cocu hailed the impact of Wayne Rooney on and off the field after Derby snatched their first away win since the opening day of the season by beating Swansea 3-2.Martyn Waghorn put the Rams on course for a rare road victory after eight minutes when he followed up Tom Lawrences powerful shot to tap in the opener.But two goals in three second-half minutes turned the game on its head.Half-time substitute Yan Dhanda robbed Jason Knight of possession and fired a low shot into the bottom... Читать дальше...

Cardiff boss Neil Harris felt his side rode their luck to finish 1-0 winners at Luton.The Hatters had three good chances in the opening period but could not take them, with Lee Tomlin making them pay in the 73rd minute, netting the only goal of the game with his seventh of the season.Victory took City four points from the play-offs in the Championship and Harris said: Its a huge week, us playing three teams in the lower reaches of the division and we just thought today was a game we had to try and win if were serious about being in the top six.

Manager Scott Parker highlighted the leadership qualities of Aleksandar Mitrovic after his goal gave Fulham a 1-0 win at Blackburn to heap the pressure on the top two.Mitrovic became the first player this season to score 20 league goals with a smart turn and finish in the 65th minute which stretched Fulhams recent record to six wins in the last nine.Parkers team are performing at both ends of the pitch clinical finishing and a miserly defence that means they have yet to concede on the road in the league in 2020.The Cottagers remain third... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes expressed his anger and frustration after his sides goalless run extended to a fifth straight game in all competitions and admits the fans are right to boo the goal-shy side.The Dons have scored just once since the winter break, in a 1-0 win over Dumbarton in the previous round of the William Hill Scottish Cup, and they were held to a 0-0 draw by Kilmarnock in Saturdays fifth round tie despite having the better of the play.McInnes said: The wind made conditions difficult for both sides... Читать дальше...

Disappointed Charlton boss Lee Bowyer criticised the lacklustre display of his players during his sides 3-1 defeat at Stoke.The Addicks went in level at the break but were undone by two second-half goals as Stoke made it six home games unbeaten.Goals from James McClean, Tom Ince and Nick Powell took the Potters above their opponents, who are just one place and four points above the Championship relegation zone.Bowyer said: It was not good enough from start to finish. They were better than us.Too many players werent at it today. Читать дальше...

David Moyes hopes the return of Kevin Nolan to West Ham will inspire their survival bid.Former Hammers captain Nolan, who led the club to promotion in 2012, has joined Moyes coaching staff alongside number two Alan Irvine and another new face, ex-Norwich and Brighton coach Paul Nevin.Moyes backroom team now has a distinctly British feel to it following the departure of previous boss Manuel Pellegrini and his staff.I hope that both the new staff members have got something they can add, said Moyes. Читать дальше...

Odion Ighalo will not go on Manchester Uniteds training camp to Spain because the club fears travel restrictions will prevent him returning to England.Ighalo, 30, touched down in Manchester last weekend following his deadline-day loan switch from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season.The coronavirus has claimed 722 lives and restrictions could be placed on travellers who have been in mainland China within the past fortnight.Odion will stay in Manchester, because he arrived from China in the last 14 days... Читать дальше...

Hibernians historic William Hill Scottish Cup final win of 2016 may have ended a tortuous 114-year wait to lift the trophy but boss Jack Ross is keen to deliver again.David Grays dramatic late header at Hampden Park saw Alan Stubbs Hibs side beat Rangers 3-2 to take the trophy back to Leith for the first time since 1902.Ahead of the fifth-round tie against Lowland League side BSC Glasgow at Alloas Indodrill Stadium on Sunday, Ross was asked if that famous day had taken the pressure off the club.Probably... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has likened Jesse Lingard to Andres Iniesta.Meulensteen worked alongside Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford between 2007 and 2013.Lingard did not make his competitive debut for United until 2014, although he recieved his first call-up to a matchday squad two years earlier.Lingard's maiden appearance at senior level came during a loan spell at Leicester, and the attacking midfielder also represented Birmingham, Brighton and Derby during temporary... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have accusedThe Sunof having "advance notice" of an attack on Ed Woodward's home last month.A group of people wearing balaclavas launched flares at United's executive vice-chairman's house on January 28.Woodward and his family were not inside the Cheshire property at the time of the attack, which was subsequently condemned by the club.And United have now issued a complaint to theIndependent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), alleging thatThe Sunreceived prior notice of the incident.“Manchester... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has spoken of his respect for Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe and is surprised he has yet to manage an elite club.Howe has spent the majority of his managerial career, which began in 2008, with Bournemouth while he also took in a short spell at Burnley between January 2011 and October 2012.In an achievement that closely resembles Wilders at Bramall Lane, the 42-year-old has taken the club he used to play for from League Two to the Premier League.Since winning promotion to the top flight in 2015... Читать дальше...

Danny Rose believes Jose Mourinho did not give him enough opportunities at Tottenham before his loan move to Newcastle last month.The England international has moved to St James' Park until the end of the season after finding game time hard to come by in north London.Rose made only five appearances under Mourinho, who often fielded centre-half Jan Vertonghen at left-back.And while the 29-year-old says he did not initially want to leave Tottenham, a lack of action over the festive period changed his... Читать дальше...

Dimitar Berbatov has backed former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo to continue playing until the age of 40.Ronaldo celebrated his 35th birthday earlier this week and shows no signs of winding his career down.The Portugal international has scored 22 goals in 27appearances in all competitions this term, including 19 in 19 Serie A outings.Ronaldo has previously expressed a desire to remain in the game until 40, and Berbatov believes that is a realistic ambition.“Cristiano Ronaldo, turned... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola is at a loss to explain Manchester Citys sudden lack of potency in front of goal.The champions have scored 102 times in all competitions this season but the goals have dried up in the last two games, despite the team continuing to create a multitude of chances.City had 13 shots on goal to Manchester Uniteds six in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and 19 efforts to Tottenhams three in their Premier League game in north London last week.Remarkably they lost both matches.Manchester... Читать дальше...

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has revealed that he was rejected by Barcelona before moving to the Emirates Stadium.Martinelli, whojoined Arsenal from Brazilian sideItuano last summer, has been in excellent form in recent weeks.The 18-year-old has scored two goals and provided an assist in his last four Premier League outings for Mikel Arteta's side.He has already found the back of the net 10 times in all competitions this term, including braces against Nottingham Forest, Standard Liege and Liverpool.But... Читать дальше...

Pep Clotet praised his Birmingham players for sticking to their game plan after a shock start as they came back to win 3-1 at Ashton Gate.Bristol were in front inside a minute, Jamie Paterson racing onto a poor back-pass from Marc Roberts to round goalkeeper Lee Camp and shoot into an empty net.But after 23 minutes Dan Bentley could only parry a left-footed drive from Jeremie Bela and Scott Hogan was on hand to equalise.Birmingham took the lead on the half hour as Andreas Weimann got his head to... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is confident chairman Steve Parish will put a new contract in front of him soon.The Eagles are in the middle of a poor run of form, with one win registered from their last 11 matches in all competitions.A trip to Merseyside to face a resurgent Everton on Saturday is up next, where Palace will hope to halt a recent slide which has seen talk of a top-seven finish turn into relegation fears again.Since Hodgson replaced Frank De Boer in September 2017, he has steered... Читать дальше...

Manager Nigel Pearson wants to ease the goal burden on captain Troy Deeney in Watfords fight for Premier League survival.Since Pearson took over at Watford two months ago, only Manchester Citys Sergio Aguero and Liverpools Mohamed Salah have netted more times (seven) in the top flight than Deeneys five goals.But Watford have found the back of the net just 23 times from their 25 matches this term, just one more than Crystal Palace who have the worst record in the division.And ahead of his sides pivotal clash against Brighton... Читать дальше...