Новости за 26.08.2018

Four second half strikes were sufficient for Manchester City to take the spoils over a battling Leicester who after a solid rearguard performance in the first half crumbled after the break in the face of relentless City pressure.

Watford are second in the Premier League standings after their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Barcelona know they have little chance of convincing Manchester United to sell Paul Pogba this week.

The father and agent of Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has thrown down the gauntlet to Real Betis.

Real Madrid Castilla coach Santiago Solari is happy working with Vinicius Junior.

New Celta Vigo coach Antonio Mohamed is confident they won't lose Iago Aspas this week.

Olympique Marseille have been encouraged in their pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman.

Former Juventus striker David Trezeguet admits Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival surprised him.

Real Madrid players have been upset with claims management are seeking a big money replacement for former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri won't push Tammy Abraham to leave this week.

COMMENT: On first flush. Taking 'em all at their word. Even Mesut Ozil's most ardent critics should have some sympathy for the German today.

Manchester United fullback Demi Mitchell is on the brink of returning to Hearts.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil had a screaming match with manager Unai Emery in midweek, it has been claimed.

Manchester United's French pair Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial have welcomed claims that Zinedine Zidane could succeed manager Jose Mourinho.

Alexandre Lacazette accepts he must improve at Arsenal.

The France international scored 17 goals during his debut season in north London after arriving from Lyon.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to see Willian secured to a new contract.

Istanbul Basaksehir striker Emmanuel Adebayor says Burnley can help Joe Hart return to his very best.

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness is unconvinced by Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.

Olympique Marseille are being linked with Tottenham fullback Danny Rose.

Watford boss Javi Gracia says Will Hughes deserves an England call.

Gracia is delighted to have Hughes fit and firing after an injury-plagued 2017/18 and is even backing 23-year-old to gatecrash the England squad if he maintains his form.

Arsenal hero Ray Parlour believes Aaron Ramsey is seeking "one last payday".

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is convinced by the quality of Matej Vydra.

Former Derby County striker Vydra can operate behind the striker as well as up front and Dyche believes his ability to 'create and score' from the number 10 role can offer his side a fresh dimension.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is proud of the admiration of his peers.

Chelsea go to Newcastle today seeking a third consecutive victory.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has warned fans not to expect his defence to be watertight at this stage of the season.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says the speed of their passing is key to his system.