Friday, 4 April 2014

The Football Weekly, FREE from FourFourTwo

The Football Weekly, FREE from FourFourTwo

The Football Weekly, FREE from FourFourTwo

Posted: 03 Apr 2014 10:00 AM PDT

The new app, which works on all Apple and Android devices, updates ahead of each weekend's fixtures to bring football fans content on their mobiles. With entirely separate content from the monthly magazine (also now available in abespoke-for-iPad version), theWeeklybrings interviews, analysis, reaction and previews. The fourth issue, available now, looks at how growing managerial force Roberto Martinez has put the frighteners up Arsene Wenger ahead of this weekend's huge Premier League clash between Everton and Arsenal. Michael Cox gives analysis of how Seamus Coleman could be a key figure for the Toffees in their top-four showdown with the Gunners. There's also an exclusive interview with Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie, plus 10 reasons why the Football League is the best in the world. We also get the lowdown on rising Italian star Ciro Immobile, try and count the insane number of players Portsmouth have used since 2008, and share a laugh at Barcelona's expense with Back of the Net. And if that's not enough to tickle your fancy, there's full match previews of every Premier League and Champions League game in the next seven days. TheFootball Weeklyis downloadable for free atGoogle Playand theAppStoreand updates every Thursday evening.

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Premier League Preview: Newcastle United v Manchester United

Posted: 03 Apr 2014 09:05 AM PDT

Defending champions Bayern dominated Tuesdays UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg, but Nemanja Vidics header 13 minutes into the second half gave United a shock lead. Bastian Schweinsteigers clinical finish nine minutes later ensured the Bavarian giants secured a 1-1 draw, but a spirited display from United - who had been widely tipped to be beaten comfortably - gave manager David Moyes heart. Moyes vowed to go toe-to-toe with the Bundesliga champions in the second leg at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday, but he must first turn his attention to Saturdays Premier League trip to St James Park. United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Alan Pardews side at Old Trafford back in December to pile more pressure on Moyes, after his former club Everton had consigned them to another home loss three days earlier. But the Premier League champions will be up against a very different Newcastle side to the one that gave the north-east club their first win at United since 1972. Match-winner Yohan Cabaye moved on to Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, while Pardew this week bemoaned an injury crisis that has hit the club. Goalkeeper Tim Krul (shoulder), right-back Mathieu Debuchy (groin), midfielder Moussa Sissoko (thigh) and striker Loic Remy (ankle) are all unavailable, hampering Newcastles chances of turning their fortunes around following heavy defeats against Everton and Southampton. A 4-0 hammering at his former club Southampton last Saturday inflicted more woe on Pardew, who will have to watch from the stands once again as he continues to serve a touchline ban for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler. And the Newcastle manager knows his side could be up against it once again this weekend. He said: Its difficult because Man United have had a little upsurge. They were terrific against Munich and will bring that bounce to our place. Were coming off a very poor performance. Everything points to them being favourites to win this game, but we have to prove that wrong. While United have endured some miserable results at Old Trafford, they have a good record on their travels in the top flight this season. No side can boast more league victories on the road in the this term than Uniteds total of nine and they have come out on top in their last three away games without conceding a goal. Left-back Patrice Evra will be back in contention after sitting out the clash with Bayern due to suspension, but Ryan Giggs (groin) and Rafael da Silva (hamstring) could miss out. Robin van Persie (knee) will definitely not feature, but Moyes will be hoping Jonny Evans (calf) and Chris Smalling (hamstring) are available to return.

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Young targets Newcastle springboard

Posted: 03 Apr 2014 05:02 AM PDT

David Moyes men travel to St James Park this weekend having pulled off an impressive 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. And, with the return leg in Germany taking place on Wednesday, Young is keen to see his side take that form into the Premier League. Weve got to keep the momentum going, he told MUTV. We want to take three points from the weekend into the second leg against Bayern and then see how things go. I cant wait to go there (to Munich), weve given ourselves a massive chance. Were in with a great shout and, as long as we add to the performance we gave at Old Trafford, hopefully we can go through. It was a great team performance. I think everyone would have taken that result before the game. Were a little bit disappointed with the way they got their goal, but a draw still sets us up nicely for the second leg. United have endured a difficult season on the domestic front and sit seventh in the Premier League.

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Rooney: I did not dive for Schweinsteiger red

Posted: 02 Apr 2014 11:46 PM PDT

Schweinsteiger saw red for a second bookable offence during Bayerns 1-1 draw against United in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The German international, who scored the all-important away goal for the defending champions, received his marching orders from referee Carlos Velasco Carballo after a lunging tackle on Rooney late in the game. Schweinsteiger, banned for the return leg at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday, voiced his displeasure with Rooney on the pitch, arguing the England star played a role in his dismissal. Bayern coach Pep Guardiola was also vocal about the incident, but Rooney has now spoken out and defended himself. I dont really want to say what he said but I think its a foul, he said. It could have gone either way. He could have hurt me, hes gone in with his studs and the referee has booked him, so its not my decision. Its not nice to see anyone sent off and I didnt try to get him sent off. The referee has made a decision. Ive tried to stop myself getting hurt and the referee has had a decision to make. Bayern will also be without suspended Spanish utility player Javi Martinez for the return leg, but the German giants are set to welcome back Mario Gotze and Dante.

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