Sentences with phrase «league side so»

They are a good Premier League side so they pushed for something to happen.

Brendan Rodgers has inspired an incredible revival from his Liverpool team, who are the only unbeaten Premier League side so far this year.

Carragher concurred with his fellow pundit as he agreed that the timing was strange, but he paid tribute to the former England international and hopes that he will join another Premier League side so they can continue to closely watch him in the latter stages of his career.

He may be getting a bit old for it, but given the option I'd send him out on loan again so that he can prove himself elsewhere first, he's good enough to break into the first team of most premier league sides so he can get regular playing time and improve.

Not exact matches

So bobby... are they going to stop each person before they make a profit from them and ask if they are on their side or not, and then refuse to make the profit from those they disagree with, or are they going to be the major league hypocrits we have come to expect?

Of the defeats Arsenal have so far succumbed to, 2 were in the Champions league, to sides that Arsenal would easily beat in previous engagements.

The player has only made two appearances for Antonio Conte's side so far this season, with one coming in the Premier League 2, with the other coming in the EFL Cup for the Blues» U23 side.

Lastly, Palace is a very organized side, their form 2nd half last season is Champion League form, so that partially explains why they can contain our attack.

I really do not know a great deal about this Zagreb side other than that they did an invincibles season in the Croatian league last season, so hopefully Arsenal are on the ball from the first whistle.

The West Brom boss is certainly in need of January reinforcements, with his side currently sitting in 19th place in the Premier League table with just five wins from their 24 games so far this season.

But regarding this one, I have spoken to the writer re ziol's comments above and he see's his point, but the article he saw (linked to in article so you can check yourself) clearly said: Arsene Wenger admits he needs another striker at Arsenal if his side are to challenge for the Premier League title this season.

A match of this magnitude in the Premier League, coming so early on in the season, doesn't really hurt a side by much.

I still am not sure why Mick McCarthy opted to play such a weakened side, I know some would point out that the club went on to win their next fixture but its worth remembering that Wolves had also won their previous two matches prior to the Old Trafford clash so they would have buoyed up for the game and who knows perhaps they could have gotten a surprise result against the Premier League champions.

Liverpool's attack has been superb for so much of this season so tightening up at the back with a new top class «keeper could be just what's needed to ensure Jurgen Klopp's side can mount a stronger challenge for the Premier League title next season.

We simply didn't show up against Monaco, and I think many of the players (and fans) who have being so used to receiving the hardest Champions League draw, took the French side for granted.

Backed by billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, the West London side would do well to snap up their trio as doing so would aid the Stamford Bridge side's push for a second Champions League triumph.

The Bluebirds have the second best away record in the Championship so far this campaign and are unbeaten in their last four league matches, with Neil Warnock's side suddenly emerging as potential promotion candidates.

So Arsene Wenger's name is being cheered again, Arsenal look good for a UCL quarter - final place and we seem to be on the up in the Premier League as well, heading for an away game with a Liverpool side about as far removed from the confident, dangerous and in form outfit that took us apart at Anfield last season.

Jurgen Klopp's side not only will want to push for the Premier League title, but they also return to the Champions League this season, and so more new faces will be needed to add quality and depth.

As a result, it would surely require a player to head out first to make space for Werner, but having spent so heavily on their attack, it's only logical that they address their issues at the other end of the pitch given that they possess the worst defensive record of the top seven Premier League sides this season having conceded 36 goals in 27 games.

«Overall I believe that it is of course a good opportunity for us to go to Wembley where we want to go, but we know that Chelsea are a dangerous side, so that is why it is important until then that we win our Premier League games and prepare after.»

Despite Guardiola's worries over his side's defence, they seem to be coping pretty well so far, as City currently have the joint best defence in the whole of the Premier League, with the Spaniard's side only conceding 11 goals in just 16 games so far.

Both sides have been particularly underwhelming in the Premier League so far, and it remains to be seen whether either team will be able to pick up form before the high - profile derby.

The Gunners can afford for just one of the two other sides to lose, but even so, fourth place does not guarantee getting to the champions league next season, with Manchester United favourites to win this seasons Europa Lleague next season, with Manchester United favourites to win this seasons Europa LeagueLeague.

So the Premier League sides now look for more permanent options even Leicester signed Kramaric for 9 million.

Lets be honest EUFA have always hated English football ever since the dark days of hooliganism and Brexit has only added to this, so to see the remaining two English sides in the Champions League drawn against each other plus Arsenal given a trip to Moscow under the present climate doesn't surprise me.

Many Gooners and people in the football media feel that the chances of Wenger stepping down at the end of the current season will be much bigger if the Frenchman can guide the Gunners to another Premier League title so if Howe is in the frame he did his chances of thr move no harm today, as his side did us a huge favour by beating Liverpool.

Van Gaal has opted to use the 3 -5-2 system that was so effectively employed by his Netherlands side at the World Cup since he took over at Old Trafford, with Red Devils stars Daley Blind and Robin Van Persie thriving particularly in the 5 - 1 victory over Spain, but it has not been quite as effective in the Premier League and United's best winning run this season actually came in the midst of a brief switch to a 4 -4-2 diamond system.

Ozil and Xhaka should be left on the bench in view of their defensive weaknesses against a side like Man City who are likely to dominate possession.Mertz should not be played as he simply does not have the pace to cope with the Man City front three.This may appear a defensive line up but a similar strategy worked well against Chelsea earlier this season and may do so against the most impressive attacking side in the league.

The Gunners boss finished outside the Champions League places last season, the first time his side have failed to do so in his 21 - year reign with the club.

Both sides are involved in title battles in their respective leagues, so plenty of squad rotation is expected at the Emirates.

Man City are eight points above Man Utd, and so a win for Pep Guardiola's side at Old Trafford could be absolutely crucial in moving a step closer to securing the Premier League title.

Meanwhile, this is arguably Guardiola's toughest test to date, as although he'll have plenty of money to throw at City's problems, he hasn't been forced to pick up the pieces at a side that have fallen so far below expectations without world - class collective talent at his disposal in a league that ultimately one of two teams can win.

Karius has been in fine form so far in 2018, with the German's performances going a long way to helping Klopp's side reach the latter stages of the Champions League and all but secure a top four finish in the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho also wants to bring in Shaw's team - mate Adam Lallana to act as a replacement for another Chelsea veteran, Frank Lampard, with the Chelsea manager keen to increase his side's «homegrown» contingent so as to better meet the Premier League guidelines.

My team were never challenging for the Premier League title when I began to follow them, and the joy I would experience when they would reach an unlikely cup final was immense, so I'm sorry if I don't feel any remorse for a fan who only followed a team when they were one of only two top sides challenging year on year, before enjoying an unbeatable Invincibles campaign in only his third term of supporting the side.

What a load of toss... Barcelona play more of a passing game than us and yet they don't get the injuries we get, and don't give me that load of BS about the Spanish league not being as physical, if you actually watch it you'd know teams press more and go into siding tackles more so in the BBVA than in the BPL.

He inherited a fantastic side at Barcelona, he had Messi at his disposal (who will probably go down as the greatest player ever, and guarantee's you a goal a game), Pep also had a lot of other world class players that were so in tune which each others game, he had lots of money to spend, and Real and Barcelona were miles ahead of any else in the Spanish league in terms of quality players and finances.

The 20 year old has netted 14 Premier League goals despite making just 18 starts, perhaps most importantly he has outscored any of his Chelsea team - mates and has done so at a «lesser» side and one wonders if this successful spell will lead to a recall to the Blues first team next term.

However, while it will be good news for Arsenal as they look ahead to their Premier League title showdown with City, it isn't so positive for Liverpool as Aguero will return from the ban in time to face Jurgen Klopp's side.

Liverpool can beat Man City over two legs but facing a fellow English side in the Champions League is so uninspiring.

Pep Guardiola doesn't exactly look in desperate need for new players after his side's remarkable season so far, with the Sky Blues 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League and booking a date in next month's Carabao Cup final with Arsenal.

The 23 - year - old has impressed in the heart of the Premier League side's defence so far this season, and has been an ever - present in the starting line - up.

Giroud was highly praised for his cameo appearance, so much so that following on from his form these past few weeks, many have suggested he should be reinstated ahead of Alexis Sanchez as the side's starting sole striker, starting with this weeks Champions League fixture against PSG.

Athens side Panionios were so sickened by the prospect of allowing arch rivals AEK Athens to use their ground for their forthcoming Europa League match against Dundee United that their fans decided to trash their own stadium.

Jose Mourinho doesn't currently seem to trust Shaw as first choice in his side, so it's hard to imagine why an elite Champions League side would look to make room for him.

The Spaniard's side have won 11 of their 12 Premier League games so far this season to open up an eight - point gap over their nearest rivals, while they've comfortably qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Arsenal are in fantastic form in the Premier League and FA cup and even though we had to suffer yet another disappointing early exit from the Champions League, the players did go some way to redeeming themselves by playing well and winning 2 - 0 away in Monaco, so Arsene Wenger will be hoping that we can continue our strong run and cement our place in the top four by beating a struggling Newcastle United side at St. James» Park today.

Nacho Monreal has been fantastic on the left side of a back three lately and we have either Koscielny or Mertesacker to fill the central role, with Chambers and Holding competing for the right side, so even with the Europa League games and the League cup to consider, Wenger can rotate and keep everyone fit.

So far this season, the Argentine international has clocked up an astonishing record of 17 goals and one assist in 17 league games for Luciano Spalletti's side.