Новости за 14.03.2016

With the Premier League being represented by all four clubs in the FA Cup semi-finals Crystal Palace and Watford meet in a London derby whilst if Manchester United win their replay at West Ham their opponents will be from just down the East Lancs Road at Everton.

Crystal Palace v Watford

David Beckham has taken to social media to defend Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger against the "attention seekers" calling for his departure.

The former England captain took to Instagram to show his support for Wenger after a banner reading "Arsene - thanks for the memories, but it's time to say goodbye" was displayed during the FA Cup replay victory over Hull last week.

Manchester City's league form has slumped dramatically since Manuel Pellegrini announced at the end of January that he would leave City at the end of the season - they have won just twice - but the Chilean has again denied that his impending departure had affected the squad.

"For me, leaving at the end of the season or not, it's the same responsibility... I don't think one thing is linked to another," he added.

Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City can still win the Premier League, despite being nine points behind leaders Leicester with nine games to play.

"We have another 27 points to play for in the Premier League," Pellegrini said.

Watford keeper Heurelho Gomes says Arsenal lack confidence and the Hornets had a game plan to dump the Gunners out the FA cup.

The former Tottenham and PSV goalkeeper said Watford had been confident of victory.

Manchester United have agreed a global sponsorship deal with Gulf Oil International.

The Pittsburgh-based, Hinduja Group-owned company will serve as the official lubricant oil and fuel retail partner of the 20-time English champions for three years. United players will make appearances in promotional campaigns for Gulf Oil, whose branding will also appear on pitchside advertising hoardings at the team's Old Trafford home.

Joe Ledley is eager to see Alan Pardew put pen to paper on a new deal at Crystal Palace despite the club's recent league struggles, reports the London Evening Standard.

Ledley has urged the club to back Pardew, who has two and a half years left on his current contract, with a new deal and allow him to build on the success his side enjoyed in the first half of the season.

Joe Ledley is eager to see Alan Pardew put pen to paper on a new deal at Crystal Palace despite the club's recent league struggles, reports the London Evening Standard.

Ledley has urged the club to back Pardew, who has two and a half years left on his current contract, with a new deal and allow him to build on the success his side enjoyed in the first half of the season.

A leading Arsenal fans' group believes even a Champions League comeback victory over Barcelona would only be papering over the cracks of a season which appears set to end in bitter disappointment, reports Sporting Life.

Arsene Wenger, who has been in charge since October 1996, labelled continued questions over his future and Arsenal's unravelling campaign after the quest for a third successive FA Cup ended on Sunday with defeat by Watford.

A leading Arsenal fans' group believes even a Champions League comeback victory over Barcelona would only be papering over the cracks of a season which appears set to end in bitter disappointment, reports Sporting Life.

Arsene Wenger, who has been in charge since October 1996, labelled continued questions over his future and Arsenal's unravelling campaign after the quest for a third successive FA Cup ended on Sunday with defeat by Watford.

Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal need to rediscover their killer instinct after they crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday.

"It is as you can imagine, we are out of the competition and the treble dream is over, that is the conclusion of Sunday's game," said Mertesacker.

Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal need to rediscover their killer instinct after they crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday.

"It is as you can imagine, we are out of the competition and the treble dream is over, that is the conclusion of Sunday's game," said Mertesacker.

Harry Kane says he wants to become one of the best strikers in the world after moving joint top of the goalscoring charts on 19, alongside Leicester's Jamie Vardy.

"There was a lot of talk at the start of the season but the top players in the world find a way to get around (challenges) and score 20 or 30 goals, season after season," said Kane.

Harry Kane says he wants to become one of the best strikers in the world after moving joint top of the goalscoring charts on 19, alongside Leicester's Jamie Vardy.

"There was a lot of talk at the start of the season but the top players in the world find a way to get around (challenges) and score 20 or 30 goals, season after season," said Kane.

West Ham striker Andy Carroll is hoping to secure a triple target before the end of the season.

The 27-year-old is targeting an FA Cup win and a top-four finish with the Hammers, as well as a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2016.

Claudio Ranieri insists Leicester are just focused on achieving a Europa League place despite leading the Premier League by two points.

He said: "Now we are fighting to achieve the Europa League. Can you imagine Leicester achieve the Europa League and next season we stay in the Europa League? Unbelievable.

Manchester United head of academy Nicky Butt has warned England against picking teenage striker Marcus Rashford for Euro 2016.

Earlier this month, England manager Roy Hodgson left the door open for 18-year-old Rashford to make his squad after scoring four goals in his first two games for United.

Bournemouth striker Joshua King insists the Cherries, despite being 13 points clear of the Premier League drop zone, are not taking survival in the top flight as assured.

"Everyone around us [thinks we are safe] and the fans I heard are singing 'we are staying up'," said King.

Manchester United will not be punished by Uefa after some of their fans sang offensive Hillsborough disaster chants in a Europa League defeat at Liverpool, reports BBC Sport.

United's Marouane Fellaini has also escaped sanction for an alleged elbow on Emre Can in the final moments.

Southampton have appealed against the red card given to Sadio Mane during the 2-1 victory over Stoke.

Referee Lee Mason dismissed the forward in added time following an aerial challenge with Erik Pieters.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defended Gabriel Paulista over his two-footed lunge on Watford captain Troy Deeney during their FA Cup defeat.

For many, Gabriel was fortunate not to be sent-off for the challenge.

Andre Green was thrilled with his Aston Villa debut in defeat to Tottenham.

The 17-year-old came on for 30 minutes in the 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur and looked lively in front of almost 33,000 spectators.

West Brom No2 Dave Kemp says they're a match for any team in the Premier League.

Manchester City are one of only two teams, alongside Bournemouth, who have a chance of doing a league double over Albion this term.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright was delighted for manager Roberto Martinez after their FA Cup win over Chelsea.

Kenwright provided a robust defence of the Spanish manager he appointed to succeed David Moyes in June 2013.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is critical of David de Gea for Dimitri Payet's wonder goal.

Scholes felt the Spaniard should have been able to keep out Payet's effort and questioned his positioning for West Ham's goal in their FA Cup draw. "I think with the quality of David De Gea, he'll be disappointed with this," he told BT Sport.