Sentences with phrase «cup action for»

After a good week of rest for the superstars and a good 120 minutes of Catalan Super Cup action for reserves and Barça B youngsters, Barcelona are back in La Liga action looking to carry the momentum for their huge victory against Atlético Madrid and continue the march to the title.

This weekend sees the return of FA Cup action for Chelsea, as they take on Brentford at Stamford Bridge.

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Four of our stars were in action last night, with Costa Rica taking on Jamaica in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria hosting Egypt in the race to Gabon 2017 and France travelling to Holland for a friendly.

With four races scheduled Friday for the beginning of the 2014 Breeders» Cup, there will be plenty of action for bettors and casual fans alike at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif..

Olivier Giroud has admitted that he was disappointed at having to leave Arsenal having scored over 100 goals for the club but then being reduced to a bit - part player, and had no choice but to move away to find some first team action to give him hope of going to the World Cup with his country this summer.

It's important to note that all bets are action, so even teams that didn't end up qualifying for the World Cup were losing bets (sorry, Italy or USA bettors).

Of course it would be silly to suggest that winning any game, cup or otherwise, isn't good for the club, but let's remember just how problematic FA Cup success has been for this club... I'm certainly not going to suggest I didn't enjoy seeing Arsenal win, I'm a fan of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcertcup or otherwise, isn't good for the club, but let's remember just how problematic FA Cup success has been for this club... I'm certainly not going to suggest I didn't enjoy seeing Arsenal win, I'm a fan of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcertCup success has been for this club... I'm certainly not going to suggest I didn't enjoy seeing Arsenal win, I'm a fan of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerting

As predicted here for several days leading up to the Watkins Glen race, rain has delayed today's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action in upstate New York.

The Merseysiders are understood to currently be on the look - out for a ball - playing centre back who can also operate on the right - hand side of their back four, with Martinez having reportedly sent his chief scout Kevin Reeves to watch the in - demand Belgium international in action first hand in last weekend's Dutch Super Cup final.

Chelsea are ready to make their offer now and will look to complete a deal before the 2014 World Cup finals though the La Liga side may hope to spark a bidding war for the in - form marksman, who has scored 27 goals in domestic league action alone this term.

The 28 year old will seek an exit to secure some much needed first team football and Wenger will consider offers for the Polish international, who has impressed when called upon in cup action this season.

Welbeck had better hope for some injuries or poor form from other players otherwise he might only see the pitch in early round league cup action.

The Red Devils were in FA Cup action prior to the international break so have a game in hand on some of their rivals at the top of the table, but the race is on to secure qualification for the Champions League next year.

But even though Coquelin should be back in action very soon, he will not be available for the Capital One cup game against Tottenham tomorrow.

Make the Emirates stay empty for the remaining matches and emirates cup and you probably will see some action in the summer.

His attentions will turn to the FA Cup action next week as the Gunners are in action against Reading for a place in the final.

Cheltenham Festival tickets are on sale at fanatix tickets — check prices for all days including Gold Cup Day tickets for all of the action at Cheltenham Racecourse.

With two of our regular forwards out of action, Walcott has a great chance of starting the FA cup fourth round clash away to Brighton on Sunday and I'm sure that the 25 - year old is desperate to start his second game for Arsenal since damaging his cruciate ligaments over a year ago.

The Gunners were in action in midweek for their League Cup clash with West Ham United, but there was one big talking point in Wenger's starting line - up.

While Cech is playing well and Arsenal are struggling, however, I can not see Ospina getting a chance in the Premier League, but he is likely to be called into action for the cup games and as the first one is away to our local rivals Tottenham, Ospina will have a great chance to make a name for himself again, as he did for most of last season.

A move to a mid-table team could be ideal for the defender, and with more regular action he could possibly make the step - up to challenge for his England place before the World Cup comes around in 2018.

Having had an impressive 45 minutes against Benfica in the Emirates cup, it was anticipated that Campbell would feature regularly for Arsenal; but after those 45 inspiring minutes for the Costa Rican, he has just seen 24 minutes of action — 7 minutes in the FA Community Shield and 17 minutes in the draw against Everton — and it is difficult to see any improvement in the youngster getting more game time, as the season progresses.

Sadly for the Swans, perhaps, the World Cup winner has recently returned to action following a hamstring injury.

Alex Iwobi was also in action on the road to the World Cup, as he opened the scoring for Nigeria against Zambia yesterday.

A couple of Arsenal stars were in action yesterday in World Cup qualifying matches, while on - loan Joel Campbell appeared for Costa Rica in a friendly match.

Lukasz Fabianski has impressed in cup action but the back - up keeper's deal is set to come to a completion and Arsene Wenger is ready to allow the Pole to leave as he targets a custodian to challenge Wojciech Szczesny for the Arsenal starting spot.

Welbeck is missing from action since the FA Cup final (which he missed too) and is trying hard to get fit for the season.

City are currently in negotiations with Premier League rivals Swansea City in a bid to thrash out a deal that allows them to bring Wilfried Bony to the Etihad Stadium, but with the Ivorian international out of action for a month whilst he plays at the African Cup of Nations, it would appear that City want to keep Jovetic for now.

Sunderland man Giaccherini, who has returned to the Italy fold under Conte after being left out of Cesare Prandelli's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, has also been back in first team action for the Black Cats at the start of this season after falling out of favour under Gus Poyet at the back end of the last campaign.

Though he helped the France Under - 20 team win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2013, Lemina decided to represent his native Gabon, and scored a goal against Tunisia this past October in his first action for the team.

With the magic of the Capital One Cup over for another season, all 20 top - flight teams will once again be in Premier League action this week...

Picture this, we don't come out of the gate firing on all cylinders, Wenger speaks of how there wasn't enough time for the first - teamers to build chemistry, several key players aren't even playing because of Wenger's utterly ridiculous policy regarding players who played in the Confed Cup or the under21s and the boo - birds have returned in full flight... if these things were to happen, which is quite possible considering the Groundhog Day mentality of this club, how long do you think it will take for Wenger to recant his earlier statements regarding Europa... I would suggest that it's these sorts of comments from Wenger which are often his undoing... why would any manager worth his weight in salt make such a definitive statement before the season has even started... why would any manager who fashions himself an educated man make such pronouncements before even knowing what his starting 11 will be come Friday, let alone on September 1st... why would any manager who has a tenuous relationship with a great many supporters offer up such a potentially contentious talking point considering how many times his own words have come back to bite him in the ass... I think he does this because he doesn't care what you or I think, in fact he's more than slightly infuriated by the very idea of having to answer to the likes of you and me... that might have been acceptable during his formative years in charge, when the fans were rewarded with an scintillating brand of football and success felt like a forgone conclusion, but this new Wenger led team barely resembles that team of ore... whereas in times past we relished a few words from our seemingly cerebral manager, in recent times those words have been replaced by a myriad of excuses, a plethora of infuriating stories about who he could have signed but didn't and what can only be construed as outright fabrications... it's kind of funny that when we want some answers, like during the whole contract debacle of last season, we can't get an intelligent word out of him, but when we just what him to show his managerial acumen through his actions, we can't seem to get him to shut - up... I beg you to prove me wrong Arsene

Pre-season training and the increasingly commercial and lucrative tours that clubs like Arsenal go on may be just a pale shadow of the competitive action of the Premier League and the domestic and European cup competitions, but it is still very important for a number of reasons.

Premier League action has had a couple weeks off, giving way to the FA Cup, and our most recent value plays for Week 19/20 went 1 - 2 for +0.45 units and are now up +13.74 units...

We're in for a treat tonight with two mouthwatering ties, which should set us up nicely for another full weekend of cup action.

After differing results in the FA Cup, it is a return to league action for these two sides.

W2W4 previews the weekend's action by highlighting its most compelling storylines as Man United and Tottenham vie for a place in the FA Cup final.

Even the in - town sportsbooks are paying attention to the possibility of playoff action in the desert: The Knights are currently tied for the second - best Stanley Cup odds of any team in the league.

League and Cup Winners Cup action, a tiring week for the Boys of 86 and some heavy reverses in the week 27 March to 2 April in Hammer's History.

Fantasy Premier League managers are already making transfers in preparation for Gameweek 35, with several teams out of action due to previous cup commitments.

ESPN FC's Adrian Healey and Paul Mariner make their picks for the weekend's English league and cup action.

While we still have the rest of the domestic action, the Champions League and of course the World Cup in the summer to think about betting on, City have been priced up as favourites for next season's Premier League title.

Team news and key Opta statistics for the FA Cup semi-finals and Premier League action this weekend.

Billy Horschel won't be at East Lake this week to defend his title, but the 2014 FedEx Cup champion will follow the action carefully since his choice for Player of the Year honors appears to depend on whether Jordan Spieth or Jason Day wins the PGA Tour's season finale.

Next up the First Team were back in action vs Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, Lucas scored his first goal since 2010 for the Reds to make it a 1 - 0 win and to take the Reds through to the next round of the competition.

This will be bad news for both Real Madrid and Wales ticket holders as he hopes to be back to full fitness for both domestic La Liga action in Spain and firing Wales to the World Cup in Russia this summer in a few weeks.

He made a welcome return to action towards the end of the 2016/17 campaign, rediscovering some of his best form and winning his place back in the Belgium national side and though he was sidelined for several weeks during the 2017/18 campaign, he returned to lift the Carabao Cup as well as score in the 3 - 0 win over Arsenal - his sixth winner's medal while a City player.

Chelsea return to FA Cup action this weekend as they look to make up for last season's defeat to Arsenal in the final at Wembley.