Новости за 25.01.2016

Sky Sports understands Eric Black will join Aston Villa as assistant manager on Tuesday.

The appointment has been made at the request of Villa boss Remi Garde, rather than a move from the club's board.

Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross has been ruled out of action for up to a month after suffering a back injury during the 3-0 defeat to Leicester City on Saturday, reports Sky Sports.

Boss Mark Hughes confirmed the extent of the problem in his press conference ahead of Tuesday's Capital One Cup semi-final, second-leg against Liverpool.

Hector Bellerin has admitted the Arsenal players are "always" thinking about winning the Premier League title, but insists the Gunners must concentrate on each game as it comes following their loss to Chelsea on Sunday, reports the London Evening Standard.

When asked about the Premier League title, the Spaniard told Arsenal's official website: "We always think of it. We take it game by game and when it comes to May we will see where we are.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has pledged to end the Merseysiders terrible defending from set-pieces once and for all.

Klopp's side conceded all four goals from set-pieces in a 5-4 thriller against Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday and the German insists it is a problem they "cannot ignore" any longer.

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says forward Diego Costa likes a battle and that can only spell problems for defenders.

Costa scored the decisive goal in Chelsea's 1-0 win at Arsenal on Sunday and now has six goals in six games under interim manager Hiddink.

Chelsea midfielder Ramires is close to joining Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning for £25m, according to Sky Sports.

The 28-year-old has started 15 first-team games for Chelsea this season, scoring three goals, but he has found first-team opportunities under interim manager Guus Hiddink hard to come by.

Juan Mata has told Manchester United fans there are better times ahead for them following the 1-0 home defeat to Southampton on Saturday.

Mata delivered the message to United fans in his blog on Monday, writing: "Football doesn't stop and now it's time for the FA Cup and we want to fight for this trophy for you.

Petr Cech believes Arsenal can make up for their 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea in forthcoming Premier League games against Southampton and Leicester.

He told arsenal.com: "We are only three points off the lead and have Leicester and Southampton at home coming up.

Everton have won just three times at home in the Premier League this season and Gareth Barry admits the fans had every right to be disgruntled after the latest defeat to Swansea.

"The results haven't been what they were and the home form is nowhere near what it should be," he said. "We are not using Goodison Park to how it can be used.

Chelsea striker Loic Remy is still hoping to secure a loan move away from Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline, according to Sky Sports.

It is understood the 29-year-old Frenchman remains frustrated at not getting more playing time under both Jose Mourinho and his successor; current interim head coach Guus Hiddink.

Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega is being linked with Manchester United.

The Sun says United have stepped up their interest in Banega.

Manchester City youngster Bersant Celina is keen to leave on-loan.

The 19-year-old made his debut in the FA Cup win over Norwich earlier this month, and said he may move away short term to aid his development.

Tottenham will not consider allowing Kevin Wimmer to leave on-loan.

Schalke have confirmed talks for the defender in recent days.

West Ham midfielder Alex Song has explained wearing glasses in games.

Song revealed he is taking a risk by occasionally discarding the Edgar Davids-style glasses he has been ordered to wear after suffering an eye injury last month.

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has warned Premier League clubs off Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Aubameyang has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde says he wants to keep hold of Joleon Lescott.

Garde watched the vice-captain produce his best performance of the season against a backdrop of boos at West Brom for Saturday's 0-0 draw.

Real Madrid hold a buy-back option for Arsenal star Mesut Ozil.

Ozil's transfer contract has been published by Football Leaks.

Newcastle United refuse to meet Tottenham's price for Andros Townsend.

The London Evening Standard says the Magpies are prepared to pay up to £12million for Townsend, who is out of favour at White Hart Lane, but Spurs are holding out for £14m.

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic felt they were back to their best for victory at Arsenal.

Matic says he had a special feeling prior to kick-off at Arsenal on Sunday.

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic says matchwinner Diego Costa is back to his best.

Costa netted the winner at Arsenal on Sunday.

Chelsea are set to complete the loan signing of Alexandre Pato early this week.

A report in the Daily Mail suggests that Blues were finalising an initial temporary deal for the Corinthians forward on Sunday night which is expected to come to fruition soon. It is suggested there will be an option for a permanent deal in the summer.

Leicester City have reportedly lodged a bid for Sampdoria's Eder.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the opening offer from the Foxes is believed to be around £7.9million (€10.5m) with a three-year deal in place for the 29-year-old.

West Bromwich Villa and Aston Villa played out a dour 0-0 draw in the West Midlands derby on Saturday.

Tony Pulis' Baggies had the better of the chances in a contest devoid of many true scoring opportunities at The Hawthorns.

Liverpool edged Norwich City 5-4 in a modern day classic at Carrow Road on Saturday.

Adam Lallana scored a late injury-time winner to give the Reds all three points in a pulsating match which ebbed and flowed.

Louis van Gaal's job security is under further scrutiny after Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reportedly spoke with senior players to gauge their thoughts on the Dutchman's coaching methods.

The Daily Mail is reporting Woodward held face-to-face discussions with a number of United's veteran players following the Red Devils' 1-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday.