Новости за 23.02.2020

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored an acrobatic overhead kick as Everton fell to a 3-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.The 22-year-old opened the scoring for the Toffees in the first minute of the match, recording his 14th goal of the season.Since Carlo Ancelotti took over at Goodison Park, no one has scored more goals in the Premier League than the English forward.His recent performances, including four goals in his last five matches, have marked him as a possibility for inclusion in Gareth... Читать дальше...

De Jong signed for Barcelona last summer, leavingAjax to join the star-studded side at the Camp Nou.The Dutch midfielder has scored 2 goals and provided four assists in the six months since his official unveiling in a Barcelona shirt.He says he enjoys the city, but prefers to focus on his football."The weather is nice every day, you have a lot of good eateries," he told NOS."And of course everyone wants to come to Barcelona to visit. I have heard those stories in advance and have been warned. But... Читать дальше...

It was yet another weekend of VAR controversy as the Premier League returned to a full round of action after the staggered mid-season break.The controversial technology found itself front and centre again as questions were raised once more over its consistency.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what we learned from the latest round of top-flight matches.VAR what is it good for?After consulting the VAR, referee Mike Dean has overturned the goal because there was a handball by Adam Smith in... Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon claims Celtic are a million miles away from a ninth-successive Ladbrokes Premiership title despite a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock taking them 12 points clear of Rangers at the top.Killie striker Eamonn Brophy scored in the seventh minute with a penalty he won when he was fouled by returning Hoops defender Jozo Simunovic.However, goals from stopper Kristoffer Ajer, Odsonne Edouard and fellow striker Leigh Griffiths drove the league leaders to a comfortable win.Alex Dyers side ended the game with 10 men after midfielder Alan Power... Читать дальше...

Celtic moved 12 points clear after another big weekend in the Ladbrokes Premiership title race.The Hoops bounced back from an early blow to beat Kilmarnock 3-1 and take another major step towards a ninth consecutive title following Rangers 2-2 draw against St Johnstone.Here are five things we learned from the weekends action.Steven Gerrard is looking for solutions to his defensive woes REACTION: Steven Gerrard spoke to RangersTV after today's match against St Johnstone. pic.twitter.com/exA4qqjXSp Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 23... Читать дальше...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as Arsenal recovered from an early setback to beat Everton in a thrilling five-goal clash.The visitors led inside 49 seconds as Dominic Calvert-Lewins effort became the quickest home goal ever conceded by Arsenal in the Premier League.But Eddie Nketiah would level for the Gunners before Aubameyang struck either side of a Richarlison goal to hand Arsenal a 3-2 win and their first back-to-back league victories since the opening two games of the campaign.Eddie Nketiah... Читать дальше...

West Ham,Tottenham Hotspur and Brightonare all tracking Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy.West Ham are the furthest along out the Premier League suitors in their pursuit of Guirassy, according to the Sun.Amiens are likely to be relegated this season and will be hoping to make some money from player sales in the summer.The Hammers have reportedly been tracking the £20m rated striker for months and are pressing on with the deal.It's said that Amiens officials were in London recently to help negotiations... Читать дальше...

Chelsea signed no players during the January transfer window, despite having their transfer ban lifted.Although, the west London clubdid announce the signing of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax on a pre-contract agreement that will see him join in June.But it was a striker that Chelsea were said to be on the hunt for in the winter window as head coach Frank Lampard sought reinforcements.Tammy Abraham has been the star man up topfor the Blues this season, but Lampard was thought to be wanting quality competition... Читать дальше...

Nuno Espirito Santo hailed clinical Diogo Jota as Wolves rubbed salt into Norwichs relegation-threatened wounds.After bagging a hat-trick in Thursday nights crushing 4-0 Europa League win over Espanyol, Portuguese midfielder Jota made it five goals in three days with a double in Wolves comfortable 3-0 Premier League triumph over the floundering Canaries at Molineux.The burst has taken Jotas tally to 14 for the season, ending an eight-game drought that had followed another five-goals-in-two-games... Читать дальше...

Bellingham is said to be a target for Manchester United as well as a host of other Premier League clubs.Man United were heavily linked to the 16-year-old in Januarybut reportedly failed in their efforts to sign the youngster.Now the Red Devils face a transfer battle with their bitter rivals and Premier League leaders Liverpool, according to the Daily Star.It's understood that Bellingham has six top-flight clubs chasing his signature, such is his promise as a player.The England Under-17s captain is... Читать дальше...

Tyrone Mings has urged the struggling Aston Villa squad not to become fractured.The defender admitted Villa were well below par as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Southampton to deepen their relegation fears.Were in a relegation battle and the minimum requirement is to fight and battle and we didnt do that, Mings told the club website.We cant have any complaints because it wasnt good enough. We didnt start well, we didnt get into the game.Were one point above the relegation zone and the next time we play we may well be in the relegation zone... Читать дальше...

Eden Hazard will miss Real Madrids Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester City after suffering a broken ankle during Saturdays LaLiga defeat at Levante.The Belgium playmaker, who only recently returned from a three-month lay-off due to an ankle problem, was replaced in the second half of the 1-0 loss at the Ciutat de Valencia.Hazard underwent tests on the injury on Sunday morning, after which Madrid confirmed the extent of the problem.Hazard medical report.#RealMadrid Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) February 23... Читать дальше...

Livingston manager Gary Holt is convinced risky Efe Ambrose is only going to get better after making an impressive debut against former club Hibernian.Ambrose had not played for almost 14 months but was given a debut at Easter Road after signing last week and helped the Lions to a 1-1 draw on his old stomping ground.Christian Doidge gave Hibs the lead four minutes after half-time but a leveller from Aaron Taylor-Sinclair just six minutes later ensured Livingston stay above their hosts and on course... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola is confident Aymeric Laporte is ready to play 90 minutes against Real Madrid on Wednesday night despite the defender asking to be substituted during Saturdays 1-0 win at Leicester.Laporte was replaced by Nicolas Otamendi after 57 minutes of Saturdays match, his third appearance since his return from a long lay-off with a knee injury.Guardiola said there was no fresh injury problem for the Frenchman, but the pace of Leicesters attack was a tough test for a player still rediscovering his rhythm.He asked me to be subbed... Читать дальше...

Olivier Giroud has hailed Chelseas derby victory over Tottenham as a turning point in their Champions League qualification quest.France World Cup-winner Giroud notched his first Premier League goal of the campaign as the Blues saw off bitter rivals Spurs 2-1 in Saturdays Stamford Bridge clash.Frank Lampards men opened up a four-point lead on fifth-placed Tottenham to cement their status in fourth with their first win in five league matches.Chelsea 2-1 TottenhamEnjoy! pic.twitter.com/c3QI13Z8Ks Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 22... Читать дальше...

Brighton boss Graham Potter thinks his team need a bit more quality if they are to return to winning ways in the Premier League.Albion dug in and battled hard at Bramall Lane on Saturday as they fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.While Potter was happy with a point that edged his side four points clear of the relegation zone, he saw Brightons winless run extended to seven league games.Its about points and getting something from the game, so Im pleased about that... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is looking forward to allowing his players a rest after a testing week ended with the Dons suffering a fourth consecutive home league defeat.Having taken the lead through Curtis Mains strike just before the half-hour, the Dons played 60 minutes with 10 men after Dean Campbells sending off and ultimately paid the price as Billy McKay netted late in each half to give Ross County a 2-1 win.McInnes pointed to a heavy fixture load as a contributing factor, saying: Since Ross County played St Johnstone last Saturday... Читать дальше...

Inter Milans clash with Sampdoria is one of three Serie A games that have been postponed due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus.Two people have died in the Veneto and Lombardy regions, with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirming Sundays matches have been called off as part of a number of measures to control the spread of the virus.In a statement as reported by Gazzetta Dello Sport, Conte said: Minister (Vincenzo) Spadafora has already announced his determination to suspend all the sports... Читать дальше...

Patrick Van Aanholt was pleased to help Crystal Palace return to winning ways with the only goal in the 1-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.The former Sunderland defender was booed by the visiting fans at Selhurst Park in the early stages given his connection with the Black Cats, but delighted the home faithful with a wonderful free kick in the 45th minute.Van Aanholt revealed post-match he changed his mind in the run-up, after noticing Martin Dubravka move more to one side... Читать дальше...

England midfielder Jordan Nobbs knows the impact being a host nation at a tournament can have and hopes the Lionesses experience a galvanising effect at Womens Euro 2021, which starts in 500 days.The Football Association has revealed Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, will stage the opening fixture featuring Phil Nevilles side.Nine other grounds from up and down the country will host matches at the 13th edition of the tournament, and England will hope to follow in the footsteps of reigning champions Holland... Читать дальше...

Old Trafford will host the opening fixture of the Womens Euro 2021, the Football Association has announced.Manchester Uniteds stadium will be one of 10 grounds across the country used in the home tournament, which Phil Nevilles England will kick off on July 7, 2021.The opener, which is 500 days away, looks set to be bring in the crowds, with the attendance record for a Womens European Championship game expected to be broken at the 74,879-seater venue.Thirty one matches will be played across 26 days... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was left counting the cost of a 1-0 defeat to Levante as Eden Hazard was forced off after taking another blow on his ankle.Los Blancos had seen Barcelona move above them at the top of LaLiga on Saturday with a 5-0 thrashing of Eibar.A stunning strike from Levante captain Jose Luis Morales with just 11 minutes left proved enough to settle matters at Ciutat de Valencia, where Hazard limped off during the second half.Levante captain Jose Luis Morales, left, scored a... Читать дальше...

Mikel Arteta has praised his Arsenal squad for responding to his new philosophy but insists he still needs time to get the Gunners playing his way.While he has only lost one of his 11 games in charge since his appointment on December 20, Arteta has seen his side draw five of those fixtures.That sort of form saw them sitting 10th in the Premier League table heading into the weekend action as Arteta prepares to welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Arsenal have lost just one... Читать дальше...

David Moyes has launched a staunch defence of his tactics at Manchester City as West Ham prepare for another backs-to-the-wall encounter.Some Hammers fans were dismayed at Moyes team selection on Wednesday night, a line-up seemingly with damage limitation in mind consisting of five at the back, four in midfield and Michail Antonio in attack on his own.Meanwhile more than 100million worth of talent, including Felipe Anderson, Manuel Lanzini and record signing Sebastien Haller, kicked their heels on... Читать дальше...

Pablo Zabaleta expects Manchester Citys European ban to spur on his old team when they face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League this week.Last weeks bombshell announcement from UEFA that City face a two-year continental ban and a 24.9million fine for serious breaches of Financial Fair Play rules has put a new complexion on their already mouth-watering tie with Zinedine Zidanes Madrid side.City are appealing against their punishments and have adopted a bullish tone but if the ban stands... Читать дальше...