Sentences with phrase «league spot secured»

A second cup final in succession, next season's Champs League spot secured in plenty of time, the arrival of Coquelin, Bellerin, Gabriel and Alexis... it has not been too bad a season...

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We won the F.A cup and Charity shield twice consecutively, had an excellent pre-season winning the Emirates Cup and of course secured that coveted top four spot in a league, that over the last couple of years has become extremely competitive and increasingly difficult to do well in.

We are used to being able to secure our top four spot without too much hassle, with Arsene Wenger managing to somehow maintain our place in the Champions League year - on - year despite the changes made to the squad, but this year will not be so easy.

This will catalyze an astonishing run of games in order to secure Champions League spot.

One of the features of the last few years has been Arsenal putting a brilliant run of results together and although it may be too late for a title challenge this time, we still need to secure a top four spot, as well as having the knockout rounds of the Champions League to think about — and the small matter of defending the FA cup trophy won in dramatic fashion last season to defend.

A star in her own right but now well on our radar having hooked up with the Premier League star, she'll hope her other half secures a spot at the World Cup this summer and we may well see her cheering her man on from the stands in Russia.

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Ronald Koeman's side lost Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers last year, but have defied expectations to reach third place in the Premier League standings, and now have aspirations of securing a European spot.

Arsenal were drawn with AS Monaco in the last 16 of the Champions League, a surprise tie for the Gunners who were expected to face a European giant after they, yet again, failed to secure top spot in their group.

Sunday's 4 - 2 defeat to local rivals Man United was the Etihad Stadium outfit's fourth loss in their last six Premier League fixtures and not only ended their hopes of retaining their domestic title but could even lead to the club failing to secure a top four spot.

They have already secured the top spot in Group K of the UEFA Europa League, as the only team that can match their points tally of nine is Napoli, and Liverpool's head to head record against the Italians of an away draw and a home win mean they can not be overtaken.

Wenger will hope to secure a top four spot and doing so force Southampton out of the race and having tasted Champions League action at Parkhead it's likely Wanyama would be even more drawn to Arsenal should they have once again secured a berth in the competition.

I don't think there is much chance that the Arsenal we are used to would be willing to shell out such a fee, but with our place in the top four this season having come under huge threat, it wouldn't be too much of a shock to see the board invest to secure our place in the Champions League spots.

Radamel Falcao has adapted well to life in La Liga, notching up 36 goals in his first season at the Vicente Calderon but Diego Simeone's side did not secure a Champions League spot for next term and as such could be vulnerable to big money offers for the 26 year old, who may well be tempted by a move to the Premier League side.

Our side has been on the look - out for an experienced defender to add to the ranks, and Luiz would certainly fit into that category, having won numerous trophies with Paris Saint - Germain and Chelsea, as well as having played a key role in helping the Blues to win the Champions League, and would be a huge boost to our team as we look to secure a spot in the top four, whilst also being available for the Europa League.

and if we somehow grab 4th or secure a champions league spot at the season's end, many (mostly AKBs) will be like «Wenger have done his best despite the fact that he had lil at his disposal» and will remain satisfied with his mediocre effort...... then they will all fail to look back at this day and recall how Wenger's complacency turned the tides against our favour!

It's likely that Bamford will struggle to secure much playing time at Stamford Bridge next season with the likes of Diego Costa and Loic Remy vying for striking spots, and ESPN claims Chelsea may be open to loaning the forward to a Premier League side next term.

Liverpool all but secured their spot in the Europa League final when Adam Lallana's cheeky flick gave them a 3 - 0 lead over Villarreal at Anfield.

However, it's essential that they do so for their own hopes of breaking into the top four and securing a qualification spot for the Champions League.

Regardless of how the stadium proceeds, by the time the Americans return with their schematics in June, they will already know a much more crucial fate, that is, whether or not they have secured a spot in next year's Champions League, the all - important lynchpin for the Americans» plans.

However, despite their defeat — perhaps the nadir of van Gaal's reign to date — the Europa League still remains United's best bet of securing a spot in next season's Champions League.

Problem is, can we remember all the humiliating defeats, lack of tactics, failures at the transfer window next May when we secure Champions League spot and celebrate it like complete tools?

Since that Chelsea game, our players have gone into chill mode — probably because we've secured our Champions League spot and the PL title is outta reach.

St Mary's boss Ronald Koeman did well to keep hold of Schneiderlin and his south - coast side have started the current season in superb fashion, securing seven points from their first four Premier League fixtures and given that Southampton sit in fourth spot in the table one imagines the long serving midfielder may elect to remain at the club.

Following Brighton & Hove Albion's 1 - 1 draw with Derby, Burnley merely needed to beat their former 2014 - 15 relegation partners in order to secure a spot in the 2016 - 17 Premier League season.

Arsenal are on a good run of form of late, wining 13 of their last 15 fixtures, and it's not beyond the realms of possibility that they could turn the tie around but will need an early goal to stand any chance of securing a spot in the Champions League quarter - finals.

The 22 - year - old enjoyed a superb campaign last term, his ten goals and seven assists proving key in the Stadio Olimpico side's run to secure a Champions League spot, and it's no surprise that there is growing interest in the former Santos man.

Okay so it looks like he could move on this summer and everyone seems to think it will be to Manchester United, but what if they fail to secure a Champions League spot, which seems ever more likely?

The 24 - year - old has been arguably Man United's most consistent performer over the past two seasons, and was regularly Louis van Gaal's last line of defence as the Premier League side secured a top four spot in 2014/15.

Arsenal have been desperate to land a defensive midfielder all season, and look to be the most likely destination for the 27 - year - old as they look to secure their regular spot in the Champions League.

Manchester United must get a draw or win away to FC Basel to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.

The former Real Madrid man may prove an easier player to snap up if the Vicente Calderon side fail to secure qualification for either the Champions or Europa League tournaments, something that is a very real possibility with Atletico Madrid sitting in eighth spot in La Liga.

However, they've made a real statement of intent early on this season so far, as they've opened up an eight - point lead over their Premier League rivals at the top of the table and have secured their spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

It comes after United secured a 2 - 1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford at the weekend, solidifying their place in second spot in the Premier League table and opening up a gap between the two sides in the battle behind leaders Manchester City.

However, Team Lutz is one of few teams in this league who knew they could rest easy with their Playoff spot secured prior to last week..

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Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

Arsenal still need to secure a Champions League spot for next year and we want to get it done as soon as possible and not still be worrying about it in the last few weeks of the season.

He racked over 60 appearances during his first two seasons at City, standing out in the home win over Paris St - Germain in April 2016 that secured a semi-final spot in the Champions League.

However, Neal Maupay's 93rd minute equaliser means Wolves will definitely be playing in the Premier League next season after securing an automatic promotion spot with four games to spare after a six - year absence.

Clearly Spurs are once again battling for a Champions League spot so the question for Harry Redknapp is who to buy / sell in order to secure (or retain, if they reach it this year) the elusive fourth place finish Spurs fans so desperately want.

Before any negotiations can take place, Liverpool will need to secure a Champions League spot, and if Arsenal fail to do so, Oxlade - Chamberlain should more than likely be a Red next season.

With Leipzig's hopes of securing a Champions League spot hanging in the balance, Naby Keita is set to miss crucial game against Hoffenheim.

Arsenal are looking to secure a spot in the quarter - finals of the Champions League for the first team since 2010 when they take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City secured their spots into the knock out stages of Champions League this season following their big victories on Wednesday.

A second - half goal from Max Meyer has secured Schalke's spot in the Last 16 of the Champions League after winning 1 - 0 away to Maribor.

Arsenal secured the top spot in their Champions League group by beating FC Basel 4 - 1 thanks to a hat - trick from summer signing Lucas Perez.

Albion are fourth in the league with just three matches remaining, and Rusk's side are within touching distance of securing a play - off spot - but it's all attention on the cup this evening, as they aim to reach the final four.

The American's win turned the tables on Olympic champion Ekaterini Stefanidi as she cleared 4.76 m for the runner - up spot but the Greek vaulter's achievements throughout the rest of the Diamond League series did mean she secured overall victory.

Schalke's spot in the Champions League Round of 16 was secured by Max Meyer.