Новости за 29.02.2020

In 1889, when Queen Victoria was still on the throne and Birmingham was granted city status, the Football League began. In its inaugural season, Preston North End went unbeaten for the entirety of the competition - fans back then perhaps didn’t realise that the sport would develop in the way it didfor the followingcentury, let alone that such a record would stand for 115 years.When Arsenal managed a league campaign of 38 games without losing in 2004, there were some that claimed it would never happen again in our lifetimes. Читать дальше...

FA chairman Greg Clarke says England will continue to prepare for next months friendly against Italy at Wembley despite increasing fears over the spread of the coronavirus.Italy has been particularly badly hit by the virus and five Serie A matches scheduled for this Sunday including Juventus highly-anticipated clash with Inter Milan have been postponed as a precautionary measure.However Clarke said the FA will continue to take its lead from government advice concerning the March 27 fixture, as... Читать дальше...

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has revealed a disciplinary issue is the reason why Alfredo Morelos was absent for the clash with Hearts at Tynecastle.The Colombian was a surprise omission for Gers William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final in Gorgie.However, Gerrard explained the 23-year-old was left out of his squad after returning back late from an agreed trip to his homeland.Gerrard told Premier Sports: Alfredos not with us because of a disciplinary issue.He was given permission last week to go to Colombia... Читать дальше...

The technical director of footballs law-making body says he would be astonished if the Premier League maintained its policy of using pitchside monitors sparingly next season.Former top-flight referee David Elleray, who now works for the games law-makers the International Football Association Board, said his organisation had done a survey of 6,000 matches where video assistant referee (VAR) technology was used which found that 75 per cent of reviews were carried out using pitchside monitors.He said... Читать дальше...

Luton striker James Collins scored an injury-time penalty to earn his side a crucial late point against relegation rivals Stoke at Kenilworth Road.It had looked like the visitors had done enough for a precious victory on the road, only to concede a spot-kick at the death which was confidently tucked away by Towns top scorer.City had gone ahead after nine minutes when Tommy Smiths cross-shot was turned in by the alert Sam Vokes from close range for his seventh of the season and first since New Years... Читать дальше...

Karlan Grant scored twice and substitutes Steve Mounie and Juninho Bacuna were also on the scoresheet as Huddersfield eased their relegation fears with a 4-0 win at home to Charlton.In-form striker Grant, signed by the Terriers from Charlton in January last year, took his tally for the season to 16 four in his last five games.Victory saw Huddersfield leapfrog the Addicks in the Sky Bet Championship and also moved them five points clear of the bottom three following successive victories.The hosts... Читать дальше...

Play-off chasers Millwall and Bristol City failed to significantly close the gap on the Sky Bet Championships top six after a 1-1 draw at the Den.City took the lead early on when Pedro Pereira fired past Bartosz Bialkowski, but they were pegged back by Tomas Kalas own goal soon after half-time.And, although Millwall had more of the chances in the closing stages, neither team really looked like taking all three points.Bristol City went in front after 10 minutes with the games first shot. A corner was worked to Jay Dasilva on the edge of the box... Читать дальше...

Fulham kept in touch with the Championships automatic promotion places thanks to a second home win in four days as they beat Preston 2-0.Former England striker David Nugent scored an own goal to give Fulham the lead after 58 minutes and substitute Aboubakar Kamara scored a breakaway second in added time.The result was tough on Preston, who remain in sixth place but dominated for long periods without being able to find the net.The home side knew three points were essential after Leeds victory in the early kick-off and with Bristol City... Читать дальше...

Wigan continued their revival by pulling off a shock 1-0 win at Sky Bet Championship leaders West Brom to boost their survival chances.Captain Sam Morsy, born in nearby Wolverhampton, scored in the 73rd minute to give Paul Cooks side their third successive victory and make it 17 points out of the last 24 available.Wigan are now three points clear of the relegation zone in 19th place, while Albion are six points clear of third spot.The Latics had the better chances, Gavin Massey heading against the... Читать дальше...

Bradley Johnsons last-gasp equaliser salvaged a point for Blackburn as they drew 2-2 with fellow Championship play-off hopefuls Swansea.In a pulsating encounter, Rovers went ahead through Sam Gallaghers first Ewood Park goal this season in the 25th minute, before Rhian Brewster hammered home an equaliser in first-half stoppage time.Swanseas top scorer Andre Ayew rolled in a penalty his 14th goal this season moments after the restart to turn the game on its head, and after Freddie Woodman saved... Читать дальше...

Cardiff staged a first-half fightback to come from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against promotion-chasing Brentford.Luka Racics early strike and Bryan Mbeumos accurate free-kick had the Bees on course for a result that would have cemented their status in the play-off places.But the hosts rallied to get back on level terms thanks to headers from Junior Hoilett and Joe Ralls.The draw leaves Brentford just three points clear of Bristol City after their fifth game without a win.Bees head coach... Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 17:30pm GMTand the game is being shown on BT Sportin 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 watch Watford vs Liverpool 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, which... Читать дальше...

John Hartson says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has a huge call to make over whether to keep or sell top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer.Aubameyang has scored 20 goals this season to again underline his status as one of the Premier Leagues best marksmen.But the 30-year-old Gabon strikers contract expires at the end of next season and Hartson admits that Arsenal cannot afford to lose their prize asset for nothing.Its happened so many times over the years that theyve allowed good players... Читать дальше...

Portsmouth captain Tom Naylor believes his in-form side can beat anyone at fortress Fratton Park as they prepare to spring an FA Cup upset against Arsenal.Pompey will set aside their Sky Bet League One promotion push when Mikel Artetas Gunners visit the south coast for Mondays sold-out fifth-round tie.The clubs have not met for more than a decade, while Portsmouths last victory in the fixture came almost 62 years ago.Defensive midfielder Naylor insists his team are brimming with confidence and thinks... Читать дальше...

Mohamed Elyounoussi admits Europa League pain must make way for domestic gain as Celtic prepare to face St Johnstone on Sunday.The Hoops are still smarting after exiting Europe on Thursday night following a 3-1 home defeat by FC Copenhagen, the Danish side progressing to the last 16 4-2 on aggregate.Elyounouss passed up a great chance in the first half when he missed the target with a drive from 14 yards, but the on-loan Southampton forward insists the whole squad need to re-focus for their William... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he has "huge respect" for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.The two men will lock horns at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, with Barcelona currently two points clear of their arch-rivals in the La Liga standiings.And Ramos admits that Messi is "one of the best" as he prepares to keep theBlaugranalegend quiet."I have huge respect for him," he told La Liga's official website. "I think he’s one of the greatest players in history and I have huge respect for him. I hope Sunday isn’t his day... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has praised Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Raheem Sterling for their reaction to being left out of the starting XI to face Real Madrid on Wednesday.Guardiola sprang a surprise with his team selection at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.Sterling entered the fray as a second-half substitute, winning the penalty that Kevin De Bruyne converted to complete the visitors' comeback.Aguero and Silva were not involved at all in Madrid... Читать дальше...

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright has told his players to take extra confidence from their draw with Rangers in light of the Ibrox sides European exploits as they bid to reverse their fortunes against Celtic.Saints host the holders in the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-finals on Sunday with recent history stacked against them.Celtic have won 33 domestic cup ties in a row and have beaten Saints seven times in succession, scoring 26 goals without reply in the process.The most recent win was a 3-0... Читать дальше...

Emile Heskey has urged former club Aston Villa to produce a perfect smash-and-grab performance in Sundays Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.Villa are huge underdogs for the Wembley showpiece against a side going for a third successive League Cup triumph and who thumped Villa 6-1 in the Premier League in January.Heskey, who played for Villa between 2009 and 2012, won the competition four times during his career and says Dean Smiths side have to hit the ground running if they are to upset the... Читать дальше...

Andrew Robertson has praised Liverpool’s midfielders for their role in the team’s superb season.Jurgen Klopp’s side will move 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League table if they beat Watford on Saturday.The Reds, who are closing in on their first title since 1990, have scored the most goals in the division and conceded the fewest.But Robertson believes the players in the centre of the park deserve as much credit as anyone for the team’s success."Trent [Alexander-Arnold] has said we believe... Читать дальше...

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti does not believe Sundays result against Manchester United will be decisive in their challenge for European football.The Toffees are just five points behind their opponents, who began the weekend in fifth place, after a run of 17 points from nine league matches.When the Italian took charge on Boxing Day at the beginning of that run, European football seemed a distant dream as caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson had only just hauled the side out of the relegation zone after a terrible spell under Marco Silva.Now... Читать дальше...

It's another big weekend in the Championship, as the promotion race hots up. The televised game pits relegation-battlingHull Cityagainst title challengersLeeds United. The match is live onSky Sportsand begins at 12.30pm GMT.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 watch a Championship live stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services... Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 12:30pm GMTand the game is being shown on BT Sportin 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 watch Brighton vs Crystal Palacelive 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...

Daniel Farke praised Jamal Lewis magic left foot after his first Premier League goal gave Norwich a surprise 1-0 victory over Leicester at Carrow Road.The Northern Ireland international had not scored for the Canaries since January 2018, but he cleverly fired past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to give his side the lead with 70 minutes gone.Leicester did have the ball in the net through Kelechi Iheanachos second-half effort, only for it to be ruled out on VAR review for handball by the Foxes forward.Jamal Lewis... Читать дальше...

Jack Ross could afford to laugh off another penalty mishap after Hibernian romped to a comprehensive 5-2 win over Inverness in the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-finals.The Hibees were awarded a spot-kick with the score locked at 0-0, prompting a full-blooded debate between Paul Hanlon and Marc McNulty, who missed a spot-kick against Livingston at the weekend.Hanlon won that particular battle and, as the Scotland striker looked on glumly, his effort was saved by Mark Ridgers.Hibs have now missed... Читать дальше...